Kenyan musician Dyana Cods is under digital fire after praising President William Ruto in a social media post—only to delete it and claim it was all a joke. The move has triggered backlash, debate, and questions about how artists navigate politics in the public eye.
Highlights
- Dyana Cods posted a message expressing admiration for President Ruto.
- She later deleted the post, saying she was “just joking.”
- The reversal stirred online backlash and split fan reactions.
- Critics accused her of clout-chasing, while others defended her right to expression.
- The incident has reignited debates over celebrity influence and political commentary.
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Dyana Cods, known for her sultry Afro-pop hits, became an unlikely political lightning rod after sharing a post lauding President William Ruto. While the message was brief, its implications were loud. It quickly spread across Kenyan social media, drawing praise from pro-government voices and scorn from others who felt betrayed.
As the heat rose online, Dyana pulled the post and returned with a new message: she was “just joking.” The tone shift did little to cool tensions. Critics accused her of testing the political waters for clout or failing to stand by her words. Supporters, however, argued she was entitled to express admiration—joking or not.
Among the loudest responses was from fellow artist Wanjiko Stevens, who slammed Dyana for “flirting with feminism and politics for likes.” She urged artists to respect their audiences and avoid using their platforms to stir political drama without context or sincerity.
Dyana’s stumble illustrates the tightrope many Kenyan creatives walk when discussing politics. With public trust low and scrutiny high, a single statement—whether heartfelt or sarcastic—can trigger a storm. In today’s climate, even “jokes” are read as declarations.
In a world where every post is public, even a joke can echo louder than intended—and Dyana Cods just learned that the hard way.
