Kenyan comedian and content creator Tom Daktari has issued a stern warning to internet users who use social media comparison posts to hurl insults at creators.
Speaking during an episode of the Over 1M Podcast hosted by Tony Mwirigi, Daktari addressed the growing trend of fan comparisons on online platforms. He urged members of the public to focus on supporting their preferred entertainers rather than tearing others down.
Backlash Over Creator Comparison Lists
Social media users in Kenya frequently create comparison graphics featuring prominent entertainers such as Crazy Kennar, Eric Omondi, Blessed Njugush, and Tom Daktari. These posts ask followers to choose their favourite creator from the group.
“Mtu anaamka asubuhi anaamua let me put a list of comparisons here. Halafu he lists the content creators and asks people who is their favorite,” Tom Daktari said.
Daktari pointed out that online users often turn these polls into opportunities for verbal abuse.
He explained that instead of simply naming the creator they enjoy, many commentators attack those they dislike. He noted that critics frequently write harsh remarks, including comments such as "you are comparing Crazy Kennar with nonsense."
Unprovoked Attacks on Content Creators
Daktari emphasised that creators do not ask to be placed on these graphics. He expressed frustration at waking up to find himself featured on lists he never created, only to face unprovoked hostility from strangers.
"Instead of you mentioning your favorite and moving on, you start hauling insults on the one you don’t like. Mimi nimeamka asubuhi nimejipata hapa, wewe unakuja kunitusi hapa," he remarked.
The comedian advised internet users who come across such lists to state their preference quietly and move on without spreading negativity.
"Ukiwahi ona ati niko mahali kwa list ambayo mimi sio mimi nimetengeneza ati watu wananicompare nikuone hapo ukinitaja. I'm not your favourite; taja your favourite and go home," he warned.
“Don’t come and say how you don’t love me. If they ask you to comment on whom you don’t like, then you can mention me,” he added.
From Street Hawking to Digital Stardom
Tom Daktari’s breakthrough came during the 2020 pandemic when he partnered with comedian Sammy Kioko to produce school-themed comedy skits. Acting as "Mwalimu Tom", his relatable classroom humour captured national attention.
Today, the entertainer commands over 320,000 YouTube subscribers and more than 10 million likes across social media platforms.
Daktari made it clear that while he appreciates genuine fan support, he has no interest in receiving hostile attention online. He urged audiences to keep their comments positive and directed solely at the creators they admire.
