Kenyan TikToker Alicia Kanini has spoken out after finding herself at the centre of online attention following a viral video and a number of claims circulating on social media.
Kanini said she was surprised to discover that some people were spreading statements claiming that she was searching for two men to work with or spend time with her. WATCH THE VIDEO HERE.
She strongly denied making such remarks and asked Kenyans to stop believing everything they see on social media.
According to the content creator, several men had already contacted her privately because they believed the claims being shared online.
She said some of the men entered her direct messages asking whether she had already found the people she was allegedly looking for.WATCH THE VIDEO HERE.
Kanini explained that the situation started after she became a trending topic online. She claimed that some social media pages were creating posters and quotes using her name simply to attract attention, views and followers.
She urged people who want information about her to get it directly from her instead of relying on posts shared through random Instagram pages, TikTok accounts, Telegram groups or other online platforms.
“If you are not getting information from me, don't put words in my mouth,” Kanini said, making it clear that she did not want people attaching statements to her that she had never made.WATCH THE VIDEO HERE.
The TikToker also addressed people who had been advising her to be careful because content shared on the internet can remain available for many years.
Kanini acknowledged that she understood the risks that come with posting content online. She said she was aware that the internet does not easily forget and that she had already accepted that her choices could have consequences in the future.
Her comments attracted mixed reactions from social media users. Some people defended her, saying that adults should be allowed to make their own decisions without being constantly judged.
Others, however, urged her to think about how her online activities could affect her future and her family.WATCH THE VIDEO HERE.
The controversy has once again highlighted the speed at which information spreads online in Kenya. A person can become a trending topic within minutes, while fake quotes and misleading posters can make it difficult for the public to know what is genuine.
Kanini's message was therefore directed at both her supporters and critics: people should verify information before believing or sharing it.WATCH THE VIDEO HERE.
She also made it clear that she is prepared to face the consequences of her decisions and does not want false statements attributed to her.
As conversations about her continue online, Kanini remains focused on controlling her own narrative and asking Kenyans to separate her actual words from claims created by other social media users.
Kanini said she was surprised to discover that some people were spreading statements claiming that she was searching for two men to work with or spend time with her. WATCH THE VIDEO HERE.
She strongly denied making such remarks and asked Kenyans to stop believing everything they see on social media.
According to the content creator, several men had already contacted her privately because they believed the claims being shared online.
She said some of the men entered her direct messages asking whether she had already found the people she was allegedly looking for.WATCH THE VIDEO HERE.
Kanini explained that the situation started after she became a trending topic online. She claimed that some social media pages were creating posters and quotes using her name simply to attract attention, views and followers.
She urged people who want information about her to get it directly from her instead of relying on posts shared through random Instagram pages, TikTok accounts, Telegram groups or other online platforms.
“If you are not getting information from me, don't put words in my mouth,” Kanini said, making it clear that she did not want people attaching statements to her that she had never made.WATCH THE VIDEO HERE.
The TikToker also addressed people who had been advising her to be careful because content shared on the internet can remain available for many years.
Kanini acknowledged that she understood the risks that come with posting content online. She said she was aware that the internet does not easily forget and that she had already accepted that her choices could have consequences in the future.
Her comments attracted mixed reactions from social media users. Some people defended her, saying that adults should be allowed to make their own decisions without being constantly judged.
Others, however, urged her to think about how her online activities could affect her future and her family.WATCH THE VIDEO HERE.
The controversy has once again highlighted the speed at which information spreads online in Kenya. A person can become a trending topic within minutes, while fake quotes and misleading posters can make it difficult for the public to know what is genuine.
Kanini's message was therefore directed at both her supporters and critics: people should verify information before believing or sharing it.WATCH THE VIDEO HERE.
She also made it clear that she is prepared to face the consequences of her decisions and does not want false statements attributed to her.
As conversations about her continue online, Kanini remains focused on controlling her own narrative and asking Kenyans to separate her actual words from claims created by other social media users.
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