Social media personality, Esther Akoth popularly known as Akothee has expressed her disapproval of a man making videos with his 16 days old baby claiming the child’s mother abandoned their daughter for a rich Nigerian man.
Akothee called out the man for intentionally using the plight of the child to create content online, something she mentioned was uncouth.
In the video shared by the businesswoman, the man is seen holding the baby wrapped in a white shawl while listening to a seemingly sad gospel music in the background.
His face can be seen etched with concern as he whispers soothing words to the crying infant.
In the video, he had a caption reading “She is sick, why all this my God? Her mother left her 4 days after birth.”
However, Akothee took to her social media expressing her irritation with the man’s actions further asking him why he is not in hospital if indeed the child was sick.
“Mr. Man, how do you know that a 16-day-old baby is sick while you’re just holding him all the time in your bed? Can we see you in hospital or something? This guy is getting onto my nerves with this crying baby tactics,” Shared Akothee.
Akothee’s Message to Andanje
Feeling compelled to address the situation, the celebrity composed a message directed to Andanje, the gentleman behind the videos.
“To the gentleman who has been frequently sharing content involving his child after his wife left, I hope this message finds you well.” read the message in part.
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Acknowledging the personal nature of parenting, Akothee noted with concern why Andanje in all his videos failed to show his audience the measures he was taking to ensure the wellbeing of the baby.
“Firstly, it has come to my attention that your content often features your 16-days-old child in situations that might raise concern among your viewers. Holding your child constantly, especially in scenarios that suggest the child is unwell without any clear indication of professional care or advice, can be troubling,” she continued.
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Akothee Advice Andanje on Speaking up About the Baby
Additionally, the self-proclaimed president of single mothers stressed the importance of transparency and responsibility when sharing such intimate moments online.
“While I understand the instinct to comfort and be close to your child during difficult times, it is crucial to also communicate the steps you are taking to ensure her well-being,” she advised.
She further highlighted the potential consequences of exploiting sensitive situations for social media engagement.
“Your approach to content creation, specifically the instances where you wake your child for the sake of a video, might not be received in the spirit you intend,” she pointed out.
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“It is important to consider the message you are sending to your audience and the potential impact on your child’s health and well-being.”
Different Content Ideas for Kenyan Man
Nonetheless, Akothee suggested alternative angles for sharing the joys and challenges of parenthood encouraging the man to shift towards a more positive and educational angle.
“If your intention is to connect with your audience through the shared experience of parenthood, there are numerous positive and educational angles to consider,” she proposed.
“Creating content that focuses on the joys and challenges of raising a child, such as bathing, feeding, and attending medical appointments, can be both informative and engaging.”
The celebrity also extended a supportive hand to the gentleman, emphasizing the importance of seeking assistance and support when needed.
The man had previously narrated how his baby mamaa abandoned their daughter while she was only 4 days old for a rich Nigerian man living in Kileleshwa.
