A Mugithi performance by popular Kenyan singer Samidoh Muchoki was briefly transformed into a political spectacle after sections of the crowd erupted into chants of “Ruto Must Go!” and “WANTAM!”
According to the account circulating about the event, Samidoh was performing when the crowd began demanding a different song, with revelers raising the now-familiar WANTAM finger gesture as they chanted slogans directed at President William Ruto.
The atmosphere reportedly became increasingly charged as the audience continued chanting, prompting Samidoh to adjust his performance and sing a different song to respond to the crowd’s demands.
The incident adds to a series of politically charged moments surrounding the Mugithi star. Samidoh has previously been filmed during performances where audiences chanted “WANTAM,” a slogan associated with calls for President Ruto to serve only one term.
In 2025, similar chants during one of his performances drew significant attention and were followed by disciplinary controversy involving his work as a police officer.
Samidoh has also previously encountered anti-government chants during performances abroad and at his Nairobi homecoming, demonstrating how his music events have occasionally become platforms for political expression by audiences.
The latest episode comes amid heightened political activity ahead of Kenya’s 2027 General Election, with the WANTAM slogan continuing to feature prominently at some public gatherings and entertainment events.
Videos of such moments can quickly attract attention online, particularly when popular entertainers become caught up in political chants from their audiences. In this case, the crowd’s reaction turned what was expected to be a music-filled occasion into another highly discussed political moment.