Kenyan model Celine Dion Okello, known professionally as Rue Baby, has publicly addressed critics targeting her appearance on social media.
The fashion personality posted a direct response to online trolling regarding her dark skin colour and slim body shape. She shared a photograph on Facebook whilst enjoying a social outing with her close friend.
Her post featured a morning greeting alongside a message confronting negative comments from internet users.
Addressing the Hate Online
Rue Baby questioned the motives behind the hostile messages sent to her social media accounts. She highlighted that there is no personal history or conflict between her and the commentators.
"Good morning from my bestie and I," she wrote in her opening caption.
She then directly addressed the online resentment she receives from strangers, pointing out that neither side has wronged the other in any way.
"Lakini wivu ni ya nini guys? Why so much hate yet hunijui, sikujui. Hujanikosea, sijakukosea," she stated.
Calling Out Female Commentators
A key aspect of her statement focused on the identity of those leaving critical remarks on her profile. Rue Baby revealed that fellow women accounted for the majority of the negative feedback.
"And sadly, it's mostly women," she noted.
She urged her followers to reject body shaming and embrace dark skin tones and slender figures with pride.
"Anywho, let us shine with our beautiful dark skins and skinny bodies," she concluded.
Rue’s Health and Weight Goals
Rue Baby is the daughter of Kenyan musician and businesswoman Akothee. She works actively in the fashion and modelling industry whilst managing public attention surrounding her personal life.
The model has previously spoken about her body shape and health goals on social media platforms. In a prior public statement, she asked her followers for genuine health advice to help her put on weight.
She revealed that her weight was currently below her personal health target of 50 kgs.
"Guys Ebu nisaidieni serious ya ukweli. I eat thrice a day, heavily, matoke ugali and everything Lakini sinoni," she explained.
She confirmed that she eats three heavy meals every single day. Her daily diet includes traditional filling staples such as ugali and matoke.
"Shida iko wapi aki, nifike ata 50kgs. I'm underweight," she added during her request for health advice.
Her recent Facebook statement continues her message of self-acceptance and body positivity in the face of ongoing online criticism.
