“Niko virgin cha ukweli, niko virgin kabisa, kwani hamusikii?” declares Marakwet Daughter, the talent behind the hit song “Mali Safi Chito,” leaving Kenyans in a state of mixed reactions with her unexpected assertion of maintaining her virginity.
In a video shared by the artist, she confidently asserts, “Niko virgin, Eeeh, niko virgin cha ukweli, Niko virgin kabisa, kwani hamusikii?” (“I am a virgin, yes, I am truly a virgin, I am completely a virgin, don’t you hear?”).
This revelation has ignited diverse responses from netizens across the country, particularly considering Marakwet Daughter’s surging popularity thanks to her chart-topping song, which has become a favorite, especially at wedding and pre-wedding ceremonies throughout the nation.
Kenyans find themselves caught in a web of emotions, grappling with the uncertainty of whether the singer’s statement should be taken seriously or if it was a playful attempt to garner attention and views.
This ambiguity arises from her prior disclosure that she was married for five years. Reports suggest that she entered matrimony at the tender age of 16, compelled by a desire to escape poverty. However, the marriage took a tumultuous turn marked by abuse, ultimately leading to its dissolution in 2021.
