Akothee’s performance at her music festival at Watamu caused chaos for her dressing code and mode of dancing. Among those who criticized her is blogger Robert Alai;
Others were her fans who were so furious with her;
Miguna Mikono: Akothee does not have a problem. The real problem is that Kenyans celebrate mediocrity. If we stop celebrating mediocrity, artists will naturally evolve. Look, this is a country where speaking like Kibaki is considered an exceptional talent in comedy, that’s how mediocre we are.
In an interview, Akothee has responded to those hating on her; ”Legs are there to be opened and I opened them on stage where is the problem? I get paid for that. I am actually banking the money I made over the weekend. Kenya has got talent. past that is noise. the government should nature talent and promote artistes. I am not a role model for anyone. is government paying me to be a role model? no. my mother is a role model and she is not opening her legs on stage she was a teacher and I am not.
If the government wants me to be a role model let them pay me. I built this brand for myself and that ‘s how I get to pay my children’s bills. Anyone who feels I am a disgrace should call police to arrest me. Where is dirty in that music. That was not for them, I was paid to do that and in euros. Anyone who feels offended should sermon me in court. I’ve made money and now my parents are here on holiday. I am not responsible for anyone’s child. They follow me at their own risk.I am not going to stop opening my legs anytime soon as long as it is paying my bills.”