Victoria Kimani has addressed the significant backlash following her recent remarks on the Mic Cheque podcast, where she appeared to suggest the existence of a "fake blue Rolls-Royce" circulating in East Africa.
This comment quickly ignited a firestorm online, with many fans interpreting it as a direct jab at prominent Tanzanian artist Diamond Platnumz.
In a subsequent interview with Millard Ayo, Kimani moved to clarify her controversial statement, asserting her position firmly.
“I'm trending in Tanzania. I think you should ask people why are they connecting it to him. So, is he the only person in East Africa with a Rolls-Royce? No, that's not right. I don't think people should make assumptions,” Kimani said.
She went on to explain that while she maintains her statements were straightforward, "If someone wants to take a deeper meaning that's up to them. But for me, I didn't say any names."
The origin of the controversy lies in a discussion on the Mic Cheque podcast concerning luxury vehicles in the region. During the segment, Kimani brought up the topic of a Rolls-Royce saw "moving around East Africa".
She notably characterized this particular vehicle as "apparently fake," despite acknowledging that "it reads Rolls-Royce". Kimani also described the vehicle's distinctive color, noting it was "blue".
While discussing the car's presence, an interlocutor mentioned: "Uganda," prompting Kimani to clarify that she "didn't say TZ" (Tanzania), indicating she had not specified its precise location2. The conversation further included a cryptic comment suggesting that "your president will apologize to them".
The swift public reaction, which saw her "trending in Tanzania", prompted Kimani to voice her frustration over the assumptions made by listeners. She challenged the public's tendency to link her remarks to specific individuals.
Despite the widespread speculation and public interpretation of her comments as a slight against Diamond Platnumz, Kimani has been clear about her relationship with the artist. When questioned directly about her dynamic with Diamond, she confirmed that there are no underlying issues.
"I don't have a problem with him," Kimani stated, further assuring that their relationship is in good condition.
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