YY Warns Men Against “Hi” Messages from Women Online

Kenyan comedian and content creator YY has warned men to be wary of sudden messages from women who have previously ignored them.

In a video shared with his Instagram followers, the entertainer described these late-night or "out of the blue" greetings as a calculated trap designed to solicit financial help.

YY, known for his satirical takes on modern dating and social issues, used the platform to address a common scenario in the digital dating world.

He pointed out that many men spend weeks or even months sending messages that go unread or unacknowledged, only to receive a sudden response when the sender is in a fix.

The ‘Long Press’ Strategy

According to the comedian, the lack of a read receipt does not always mean a message hasn't been seen. He claimed that many people use the "long press" feature on smartphones to read messages from the notification bar without actually opening the chat.

This allows them to monitor a person's persistence without feeling the need to reply.

The silence usually breaks when a personal emergency arises. YY noted that these sudden messages—often a simple "Hi" are rarely about rekindling a romantic spark.

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Instead, they are frequently followed by requests for money to cover essentials like cooking gas, rent, or food.

“Majamaa ukiona yule dem umekatia for a long time na hajipingi messages zako, and then from nowhere out of the blues anakutext ‘hi’, jua umefikiwa. Unaombwa pesa, kitu isikudanganye,” YY warned.

Recognising the Signs

The comedian urged men not to be fooled into thinking a woman has suddenly "come to her senses."

“Usijibu message ya dem umekuwa ukikatia na hakutakangi. Usirespond please,” he added.

 He listed several common excuses used to initiate these financial requests, including claims of being hungry or being stuck in a difficult situation.

“She hasn’t come to no sense. She wants money because the gas is finished, she’s stuck, or she’s sleeping hungry.”

He advised his audience to ignore these messages entirely if they come from someone who has consistently ignored their previous attempts at conversation.

“Na kama lazima umhurumie sijui analala na njaa sijui anataka pesa ya chakula nini usimtumie pesa hiyo 300 anataka usimtumie,” he advised further.

YY’s advice has resonated with many of his followers, highlighting the ongoing debate regarding "blackmail" and financial expectations in modern relationships. He concluded by emphasizing to fellow men to stay alert to the motives behind a sudden text.