Kenyan rapper Dyana Cods found herself at the center of a heated online storm after expressing support for President William Ruto in a series of Instagram stories. What she likely expected to be a harmless post turned into a major controversy, drawing the ire of a large section of Gen Z followers who felt betrayed by her remarks.
The uproar began when Dyana publicly stated her admiration for the president, coupling it with comments about governance that many perceived as dismissive of public frustrations. The reaction was swift and unforgiving. Actress and political influencer Wanjiku Stephens amplified the message by reposting it and encouraging a boycott of Dyana’s music. What followed was a social media firestorm, with hundreds calling out the artist for being insensitive during a politically charged time.
In a dramatic turn, Dyana attempted to contain the fallout by confronting Wanjiku in private messages, allegedly threatening legal action. That effort failed to cool tensions, and public sentiment continued to sour. Facing mounting criticism and a possible collapse in her fan support, Dyana returned to her Instagram to clarify the situation.
She claimed the controversial message was not sincere but part of a dare that was meant to last only 24 hours. According to her, it was all sarcasm — a misunderstood joke. She pleaded with her fans, stating that the post was never meant to be a reflection of her actual views.
By Newshub