Pritty Vishy's DJ Journey: Criticism, Training and a New Chapter

Pritty Vishy is taking her career beyond social media and into the DJ booth, adding music to a public profile built largely through online content.

The Kenyan content creator announced her move into DJing in July 2026, sharing images of herself with DJ equipment and presenting the decision as the beginning of a new chapter.

The transition has not been without challenges. Her first DJ mix attracted criticism online, forcing Vishy to explain that she was still learning the craft. “I’m still learning,” Vishy said as she responded to questions about her first mix.

Rather than abandoning the idea, she has since taken steps to develop her skills professionally.

From influencer to DJ

Vishy's rise has largely been built around her social media presence, where her personality, lifestyle and personal experiences have made her a recognisable figure in Kenyan digital entertainment.

Her move into DJing represents a shift from simply creating content about entertainment to becoming part of the entertainment product herself.

Soon after announcing the new career, she launched her ‘Vibe With Pritty Vishy’ YouTube mix series. Her first mix also drew a reaction from prominent Kenyan DJ VDJ Jones. 

The move means her existing audience can now become part of another stage of her career.

A difficult first performance

The transition was tested during her first live DJ performance.

According to reports, technical problems with the venue's equipment meant Vishy had access to only one side of the mixing deck. The difficulties, together with the pressure of performing publicly, affected the set and the incident attracted widespread attention online. 

Vishy later announced that she was stepping back from social media following the criticism.

The experience highlighted the difference between creating content from a controlled environment and performing live, where equipment, timing and crowd response can immediately affect an artist's performance.

Choosing training over criticism

By August, Vishy had changed her approach.

She enrolled at Red Berry DJ Academy to receive formal training and improve her skills. The academy confirmed her admission and said she had decided to continue pursuing DJing despite the criticism surrounding her early performances. 

“Ready to be the baddest DJ,” Vishy said after joining the academy. 

The decision is significant because it places learning at the centre of her transition.

Instead of treating her large social media following as a substitute for technical ability, she is now investing in the craft itself.

A broader entertainment career

Vishy's DJ ambitions also build on a career that has already moved beyond ordinary social media influencing.

In 2024, she secured five ambassadorial and influencer deals following a meeting with Bishop Muthee Kiengei and investors..

DJing gives her another way to use the audience she has built online while developing a separate skill within Kenya's entertainment industry.

For Vishy, the journey is still at an early stage.

But her move from social media personality to DJ shows how digital fame can become a launchpad into other areas of entertainment — provided the creator is willing to learn a new craft beyond the camera.