Singer and entrepreneur Akothee has hit back at critics who accused her of disrespecting Luo leaders after she appeared on stage alongside them in an outfit that exposed her long legs.
The outspoken entertainer, through a Facebook post, dismissed the criticism with her trademark humor, making it clear that she has no intention of apologizing over what she chose to wear after completing her official duties.
Akothee explains what happened
Akothee explained that she had spent the day carrying out an official assignment before handing over the completed project to Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga, who had appointed her to the task.
“WORK DONE. FILE CLOSED. MADAM BOSS CLOCKED OUT,” Akothee declared.
She then turned her attention to enjoying herself, arguing that her decision to dress differently after work should not have become a public controversy.
“There was no memo saying, ‘Akothee, kindly report to nightlife wearing a bedsheet,’” she joked.
‘There was NO DRESS CODE’
The entertainer insisted that there had been no dress code restricting her choice of outfit.
“There was NO DRESS CODE, so I dressed MY BODY — the same body God gave me, including these long legs that have apparently now become a county emergency,” she said.
Akothee further challenged critics to distinguish between her public responsibilities and her personal life as an entertainer.
“Please learn to separate Madam Boss on duty from Madam Boss after working hours,” she said.
Her remarks appeared aimed at those who argued that her presence alongside political leaders required her to observe a particular standard of dressing.
Akothee rejects calls for apology
Akothee also dismissed accusations that her outfit was indecent, responding to her critics with another cheeky warning.
The singer maintained that she had done nothing that warranted an apology.
“Apology? FORGET IT! I did my job. I handed over. Then I became AKOTHEE THE ENTERTAINER,” Akothee stated.
She concluded her fiery response by signing off as “AKOTHEE THE GREAT”, standing by her outfit and making it clear that she would not allow the criticism to dictate how she dresses outside her official duties.
