Kenyans on social media are not holding back after activist Hanifa Farsafi found herself in a dilemma over the sudden loss of her verification badge on X (formerly Twitter). The outspoken activist, known for her bold opinions, was shocked to realize her verification badge had disappeared just after she changed her profile picture.
Taking to her account, Hanifa posted, “The badge is gone after changing my profile picture, it’s me guys I’m not a parody.” With the tweet quickly going viral, the post racked up over 47.9K views, attracting a flood of reactions from Kenyans online.
Instead of sympathy, many users chose to poke fun at her situation, with a barrage of comments questioning whether it was really her behind the account or just a parody. Some went as far as jokingly asking, “Who are you?” while others accused her of trying to impersonate herself.
Verification badges have become a key symbol of credibility, and their absence can lead to confusion. This appears to have been the case for Hanifa, with many users taking the opportunity to tease her about the missing badge. One comment read, “If you’re really Hanifa, let’s see a live video as proof!” Another user joked, “You just downgraded yourself by changing a profile picture!”
Amid the mockery, a few loyal followers rallied behind her, assuring her that they still recognized her, even without the badge. However, the overwhelming sentiment seemed to be one of playful ridicule, with comments like, “Welcome to the unverified club, sis,” dominating the conversation.
Hanifa remained adamant in her responses, repeatedly asserting that she was still the person behind the account. “It’s me guys, same old me!” she insisted, hoping to convince the skeptical audience.
Only time will tell if this incident blows over or if Hanifa’s identity crisis will continue to be a running joke online.
By Kenyans