Media personality and comedian Oga Obinna has won a major legal battle after a Kenyan court awarded him KSh 6 million in a defamation case against Radio Jambo, Masawe Japani, and digital content creator Black Cinderella, marking a significant victory for public figures facing online and broadcast defamation.
Highlights
- Oga Obinna awarded KSh 6 million in damages.
- Defamation suit filed against Radio Jambo, Masawe Japani, and Black Cinderella.
- The court ruled the remarks malicious and damaging to his reputation.
- The ruling highlights the growing impact of social media and broadcast accountability.
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Court Delivers Landmark Ruling
Kenyan entertainer and media personality Oga Obinna has been awarded KSh 6 million in damages after a successful defamation suit against Radio Jambo, radio host Masawe Japani, and online commentator Black Cinderella.
The ruling followed Obinna’s complaint that the defendants made false and damaging remarks about him both on air and online, portraying him in a negative light and tarnishing his public image.
Judge Finds Defendants Liable
The court found that the statements were malicious, unverified, and intended to injure Obinna’s reputation. The judge noted that as a public figure and entertainer, Obinna’s livelihood heavily depends on his image, and such comments had the potential to cause professional and emotional harm.
As part of the judgment, the three defendants were ordered to jointly compensate Obinna with KSh 6 million, and to cease publishing defamatory statements against him in the future.
Obinna Reacts to the Win
Shortly after the ruling, Obinna expressed gratitude to his supporters and legal team, saying the verdict was not just a personal victory but also a message about responsible speech in media and digital spaces.
He emphasized that while free speech is essential, it should never be used to spread falsehoods or destroy reputations
