Kenyan comedian Elsa Majimbo recently stirred up conversation by sharing her reasons for not sending money to her extended family.

She expressed strong feelings against what she sees as an expectation among many Africans to financially support relatives simply because one has a job.

Majimbo recounted how she grew up watching her father send money to his siblings, parents, and other extended family members. Despite this, she decided early on that she would not participate in this practice.

The comedian explained that she finds it unfair for family members to expect financial support instead of taking responsibility for their own lives.

Elsa shared an example of a distant relative who used to ask her father for money and later approached her with the same request. Majimbo firmly refused, stating that she wouldn’t fund someone who, in her view, was too lazy to work. She made it clear that she believes financial dependence on others often leads to entitlement.

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Mixed Reactions on Social Media

Majimbo’s candid remarks sparked a wave of reactions on social media. While some fans criticized her for seemingly dismissing the cultural importance of supporting extended family, others agreed with her perspective. Critics argued that not everyone is lazy and that refusing to help could be seen as lacking empathy. One user commented, “When you’re blessed, don’t call the less fortunate lazy.”

many fans supported Majimbo’s stance, and shared their own experiences of feeling burdened by family expectations. Some expressed frustration over the pressure to send money back home, even when it affects their own financial stability. A fan commented, “I stand with you, Elsa. My father can’t even buy a lot for me because of these lazy hands in his family.”

The debate surrounding Majimbo’s comments highlights the broader issue of “black tax,” a term used to describe the financial support expected from successful individuals to help their extended families. While some view it as a necessary responsibility, others, like Majimbo, see it as an unfair burden.