Kenyan TikToker Baba Talisha has firmly shut down online rumors alleging he is hunting for a public fundraiser, placing a strict ban on any social media drives conducted in his name—even forbidding funeral collections on the platform should the worst ever happen to him.
In a raw, late-night video filmed inside his car captioned “I do not want any fundraiser on TikTok,” the content creator confronted the speculation head-on. Addressing rumors that he was seeking a KSh 6 million public contribution, Baba Talisha clarified that he never appealed to the public for financial aid. Instead, he shared that he had recently navigated a tight financial situation tied to a legal court judgment and a long-standing car repair dispute from 2024 reported at Kasarani Police Station.
To explain his recent financial pressures, he revealed that his savings were stretched due to the ongoing healthcare costs for his special-needs child, who requires weekly therapy sessions. Given the tight timeline to settle the legal dispute, he privately reached out to a small circle of personal friends for assistance as a request, not an obligation—and they came through for him.
The clarification comes shortly after the creator opened up about battling severe mental exhaustion and depression, noting that a legal gag order had kept him from speaking publicly about personal challenges he has carried quietly since 2024.
Baba Talisha called out fellow content creators who made videos speculating about his situation without offering job referrals, practical support, or a simple welfare check. He singled out MC Chris Kirubi, Hannah Benta, and Rachel Toma as the few genuine friends who contacted him privately. Drawing a hard line, he reminded followers that he remains active in photography, event planning, and social media strategy, reiterating that while he has previously organized public drives for others—such as the late Brian Chira—he refuses to accept public TikTok donations for himself