Kenyan singer Nadia Mukami has sparked mixed reactions online after she was seen kneeling down to apologize to students at Maseno University following a delayed performance that left many fans frustrated.
In a video that has since gone viral on social media, the renowned artist is seen on stage kneeling and pleading with the crowd after arriving late for what had been one of the most anticipated performances of the event.
The crowd, which had been waiting for hours, appeared restless and disappointed, with some students shouting and others threatening to leave before she performed.
According to witnesses, the atmosphere at the venue became tense when Nadia Mukami took longer than expected to appear on stage.
Some students reportedly started booing and chanting, expressing their anger over the delay.
Others allegedly threatened to chase her away, forcing organizers to intervene and calm the crowd.
When the singer finally appeared, she chose to kneel down as a sign of respect and apology.
She addressed the students directly, asking for forgiveness and explaining that the delay was caused by unavoidable circumstances.
Her gesture quickly caught the attention of fans, many of whom recorded the moment and shared it widely online.
After her apology, some students accepted her plea and encouraged her to continue with the performance.
Others, however, remained unhappy, saying they expected better time management from the artist and event organizers.
Despite the tense start, Nadia Mukami eventually performed several of her popular songs, and the mood gradually improved as the crowd joined in singing along.
The incident has since triggered conversations online, with fans sharing mixed opinions.
Some praised Nadia Mukami for showing humility and respect to her fans, saying kneeling down demonstrated maturity and professionalism.