Kenyan content creator Thee Pluto has sparked mixed reactions online after reportedly buying Club Doremi for his friend Prince Seb following the death of his mother.
According to a post shared by Nairobi Gossip Club, Thee Pluto made the gesture as Prince Seb mourned the loss of his mother. During the emotional moment, Hennessy was poured as Prince Seb washed his hands with the alcoholic drink, a scene that generated a wave of reactions from social media users.
Mixed Reactions to Alcohol Ritual During Mourning
While some users appeared to appreciate the gesture as a sign of friendship, others questioned the appropriateness of involving alcohol in a mourning ceremony.
“Once in a while tukumbukange mayatima pia tunawamwagia nguo wanavaa na unga wapike nayo,” one commenter wrote.
Another user offered condolences, commenting, “Condoms to the family 🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️,” while another celebrated the friendship, writing, “Cheer to real Friend🍻🤟.”
Some users appeared more interested in understanding the circumstances behind the gesture. “Kuna comment Natafta najua wengi pia wnaitafta,” one person wrote.
Another encouraged people to remember their blessings, saying, “Let's remember to celebrate the wins we earned through prayers in church ❤️.”
Social Media Debates the Gestures and Nightlife Scene
The choice of alcohol also became a major talking point. “Aliona hakuwezi kaliquor😂😂😂🙌,” one user joked.
Another commented on the nightlife scene, saying, “Kikao rooftop ndio imeshikilia nightlife ya Ruiru ukitoa Ule vampire,” while another wrote, “Osko boys don dey 🔥🙌.”
Some commenters were openly critical of the gesture. “This is nonsense 😂😂😂😂😂,” one wrote.
Others questioned whether the occasion was about mourning or celebration. “Mourning ama celebrating???😂😂😂😂,” another asked.
One user appeared confused about exactly what Thee Pluto had purchased, writing, “Ni English sielewi ama si naona the Pluto amebought pombe ama ni club ame bought😂😂😂.”
Another said the scene could easily be misunderstood, commenting, “Mtu hawajuii vizuri anaeza dhania ni initiation 😢.”
The reactions also included humour about alcohol, with one user writing, “😂😂😂 Nikikumbuka liquor ni fake natokwa na wazimu.”
Thee Pluto and Prince Seb’s Longstanding Friendship
Thee Pluto, whose real name is Robert Ndegwa Kamau, is a Kenyan digital content creator, YouTuber and entrepreneur who rose to fame through his loyalty-test videos, where he tested couples to determine whether they were faithful to each other
. He later established himself as one of Kenya’s prominent online entertainers through his YouTube platform, Thee Pluto Show. Prince Seb is understood to be part of his close circle of friends and collaborators, with reports indicating that he supported Thee Pluto during his early days of creating relationship content.