Kenyan comedienne Elsa Majimbo. (Courtesy)Elsa Majimbo, the Kenyan comedienne who soared to global fame during the pandemic, recently shared a personal account on TikTok, shedding light on her decision to leave Kenya at the age of 19. In her TikTok video, Majimbo humorously mimicked the hurtful comments she faced growing up, including remarks like 'you are so dark' and mocking imitations of her skin tone. Upon her move to the U.S., Majimbo observed a shift in attitudes toward her skin tone. In a live Instagram session just a week ago, Majimbo directly addressed critics claiming that success had altered her core identity.

Source: Standard Digital November 23, 2023 22:19 UTC