Veteran Swahili singer Nyota Ndogo has appealed to her followers for spiritual support after a second snake was found at her home. The coastal-based star expressed her fears on social media, suggesting the recurring incidents might be more than just bad luck.
The latest scare occurred on the night of Saturday, 16 May. Nyota Ndogo shared that a snake had tried to enter her house, marking a shift from previous encounters at her place of work.
Fear at the Front Door
In a heartfelt post, the singer wrote that the snakes seem determined to follow her home. She noted that while she usually considers them just animals passing by, the frequency has led her to wonder if there is a spiritual element involved.
"I need prayers. God has protected me from many things and I believe He will not allow evil to reach me,” she captioned a video of the snake.
She expressed her frustration at the persistence of these sightings. She suggested that if these snakes were being sent by "wachawi" (witches), then they are clearly very busy. However, she remained firm in her faith, stating that no human can defeat God.
The Workplace Incident
This encounter followed another dangerous incident just two days prior. On 14 May, a snake was discovered at her construction site. On that occasion, the singer opted to kill the reptile to protect her staff.
She explained that the snake had almost bitten one of her workers. Nyota Ndogo defended her decision to kill it, despite facing criticism from some social media users who suggested she should have called the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS).
“So, in that split second when a dangerous thing is coming at you, do you really think there is time to call KWS (Kenya Wildlife Service)?" she questioned.
She argued that snakes are rarely viewed as "good" animals. She also highlighted their negative portrayal in religious texts as a reason for her wariness.
Addressing the Rumours
The singer also addressed the dark rumours that often follow successful figures in the region. She stated that if her worker had been bitten and died, critics would likely have accused her of performing a human sacrifice to gain wealth.
She noted that social media is often quick to judge. She pointed out that many people on Facebook were quick to tell her she should not have killed the animal, despite the immediate danger it posed to her employee.
“If this snake had bitten my employee and caused their death, people right now would be talking about how I sacrificed them to get rich. But because they managed to kill it first, most of the comments on Facebook are saying, 'You shouldn’t have killed it.”
A Career Built on Resilience
Born Mwanahawa Ali in Mombasa, Nyota Ndogo rose to fame in the early 2000s. She is best known for her soulful voice and massive hits like "Watu na Viatu."
Over her decades-long career, she has remained one of the most influential female voices in the Kenyan music industry.
The singer, who often shares glimpses of her life and construction projects with her fans, continues to rely on her faith to navigate these recent challenges.
