A resurfaced video of Kenyans crying on the popular video-sharing platform TikTok has taken the internet by storm, sparking hilarious reactions and leaving viewers in stitches.
In the video seen by The Kenya Times, a group of nine Kenyans-seven women and two men among them the host of the live session-gathered to compete in a unique challenge that blends creativity with a dash of theatrics, all in pursuit of coveted TikTok gifts.
Hosted by the lively Faith Daniels, the scene quickly turned into an uproarious spectacle as she encouraged participants to pour their hearts out, calling for “active participation” and lively voting from the viewers in the comments.
“Comments section, let’s go, let’s go!” she exclaimed, setting the stage for a frenzy of emotions.
As the tears flowed (sometimes exaggeratedly), Kenyans flooded the comments with disbelief and amusement, marveling at the lengths people will go to for TikTok fame and fortune.
Reactions
One user quipped named Mwendwa, “The one saying comment section let’s go is not serious.”
The lady in the far-right corner won! “Mimi sijamwambia kichwa inaniuma!” What a performance,” said Jackson Tochi.
TikTok Live has become a popular platform for creative and often outrageous challenges with the platform’s money-making craze continuing to sweep the country.
In recent months, more and more creators have preferred the platform due to its lucrative live sessions which, if conducted perfectly, could leave one instantly rolling in cash.
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The video-sharing platform’s unrivalled monetary allure was best exemplified after the death of popular creator Brian Chira where within hours, fans had contributed over Ksh10 million on the platform all meant for his funeral expenses.
Since TikTok does not directly pay Kenyan content creators, the concept of receiving gifts from their audience has become increasingly popular.
The platform’s live-streaming feature allows users to engage with their audience in real-time and involves a donation system
Tiktok gifts
According to TikTok, this involves virtual gifts purchased with TikTok coins, allowing viewers to support their favourite creators directly during live streams.
Therefore, when Kenyan TikTokers are live streaming, their fans can send them various gifts, which are bought using coins.
This has become a lucrative opportunity for Kenyan content creators, with controversial televangelist Pastor Victor Kanyari recently revealing he had made Ksh400,000 since joining the platform.
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Kanyari seemed to have embraced the platform back in April when jumped on a TikTok LIVE, asking fans to send him ‘gifts’ in exchange for heavenly blessings.
For over one hour or so, the televangelist man of God stayed up on LIVE – imploring fans to keep sending him Tiktok ‘gifts’, using the scriptures to help drive up the cash.
At some point, saying, “Nimeshinda nikiombea hawa watu, nikiambia Mungu, yoyote alituma zawadi yake nikiwa LIVE abarikiwe sana.”
This loosely translates to, “I have been praying for these people, telling God, whoever sent his gift while I was LIVE, be very blessed.”
As more people tapped on their screens (which essentially translates to money) Kanyari kept up the tempo, asking fans to dig deeper into their pockets and ‘receive their blessings’.
Each virtual gift on TikTok costs a different number of coins, so if one wants to donate more money to their favourite creator, they will send them a more expensive gift.
Popular gifts on the platform include Whale Diving, Leon the Kitten, Corgi Ice Cream Cone, Rose Finger Heart Money Gun, Lion, and Sam the Whale.
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