Kenyan public figure Geoffrey Mosiria sparked a heated controversy on social media after criticizing the influence of celebrities like Bahati and Alicia Kanini over the youth. While issuing a strong statement on social media, Mosiria demanded that entertainers, influencers, and leaders revisit the kind of content they share—especially in topics that deal with identity, morality, and values.
Mosiria’s message was clear: celebrities should be more careful with what they put out. “We should not be celebrating immorality or making negative influences acceptable, which are corrupting the values of our young people over time,” he explained. Influencers have a moral obligation to inspire and guide—not just trend online—since the youth are always watching, Mosiria preached.
Referencing Bahati’s recent social media post in which the singer appears wearing women’s clothing—including a bra and biker shorts—Mosiria called the act confusing and potentially damaging, especially to young boys navigating identity and character formation. He expressed concern that such images blur gender lines and could mislead the boy child during critical developmental years.
He also warned that constant exposure to this kind of material had a negative effect of inadvertently cultivating LGBTQ tendencies in susceptible young people, contributing to what he called the gradual erosion of African moral and cultural values.
“This is not about condemnation—it’s about correction,” Mosiria emphasized, pointing out that public figures have a duty not only to their followers but also to their own families. He questioned how Bahati’s children might feel seeing their father portrayed this way and whether such choices could lead to ridicule or confusion in their daily lives.
Inviting leaders, parents, and guardians to cry out, Mosiria invited society to slow down the process of normalizing immorality content and instead work together to protect the family name’s dignity, boy child’s identity, and virtues that leave strong communities.
