- A video of jailed Meru artiste Viny Mkali performing in prison surfaced online, showing him in a prison uniform and a shaved head
- The clip captured an excited crowd as Viny rapped alongside fellow inmates during a graduation event
- It sparked mixed reactions, with some encouraging him while others noted that actions have consequences
A video of jailed Meru artiste Viny Mkali in prison has surfaced online, exciting some of his fans.
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The musician from Meru county was sentenced to 20 years in prison.
Once considered a rising star in the region, Viny gained recognition with his hit song Kwibuo Ûkuua, which has garnered 48,000 views on YouTube within a year of its release.
Fans praised his music, especially for its use of his mother tongue, with one commenting that his lyrical flow and rhyme were “next level.”
What did Viny Mlai do in prison?
His most recent release, Ringo, came out less than two weeks before his conviction.
He was found guilty of defilement, and the sentence was delivered by Magistrate Lilian Maina at the Meru Law Courts. While some Kenyans welcomed the ruling, others suggested the musician could consider appealing the decision.
On Friday, November 14, photos and a video of an almost unrecognisable Viny in prison uniforms surfaced on social media.
Wearing the striped black and white attire, Viny had shaved his hair as per the prison requirements.
A video of the performance showed that the crowd was quite excited.
He was backed up by fellow inmates, some wearing Maasai shukas.
Viny urged the crowd to clap as he showcased his rapping skills.
The artiste-turned-prisoner was performing as 24 women inmates and seven facilitators graduated with certificates at Meru Women’s Prison.
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The inmates graduated after short training courses from the Kenya Methodist University.
The video elicited mixed reactions on social media, with some offering him words of encouragement. Others noted that actions have consequences.
What did Viny Mkali’s fans say about his sentence?
Mungathia Geoffrey:
“Like Joseph in the bible, the guy is shining in prison.”
Kelvin Muthuri M’Amathi:
“Makosa ikifanyika sasa ni kurekebisha.”
Jaymo Kalenda:
“Our prayers are with this guy.”
Munene O Murithi:
“We are all short of His glory. How I wish I had powers to pardon you, my brother. May God help us to overcome our bodily desires.”
Mutembei Kathiari Snr:
“Vybz Kartel fought strong, and he came out strong too.”
Dani Junior:
“Living example of what defilement can do.”
Mwiti Patrick:
“Vindu vichechenga.”
Dorothy Kanana:
“Viny. How did you end up here?”
Why was influencer Niffer arrested?
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In other news, authorities in Tanzania arrested influencer and entrepreneur Jennifer Bilikwiza Jovin, known as Niffer, just days before the October 29 elections.
Police in Dar es Salaam stated they questioned the 26-year-old on allegations of inciting violence and damaging property in Kinondoni during the campaign period.
Her nighttime arrest sparked debate online, with many Tanzanians doubting the accusations and expressing concern over what they saw as arbitrary detentions.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
