- Oga Obinna halts all public charity work after online backlash
- Comedian accused of involvement in Shalkido’s death, which he calls “malicious”
- Says public ingratitude and wild rumours have made him rethink helping people
- Vows to only support families through official representatives going forward
- Shalkido died after a hit-and-run accident on Thika Road
Kenyan comedian and media personality Oga Obinna has announced that he will no longer help people publicly, following online accusations linking him to the death of Gengetone artist Shalkido.
The announcement came days after Obinna faced heavy criticism on social media following Shalkido’s fatal hit-and-run accident along Thika Road. The former Sailor’s Gang member had been hospitalised with internal bleeding and a broken leg before dying during treatment.
Obinna said the online attacks made him question whether kindness is worth it in public. He condemned what he termed “toxic and ungrateful reactions” from people who twist good intentions into malice.
“You help people, and then the same people or their friends turn around and accuse you of things you have nothing to do with. It’s exhausting,” Obinna said.
He added that he would stop handling such matters personally, though he would still support genuine causes through verified family representatives instead of personal fundraising.
After Shalkido’s death, social media was flooded with rumours and conspiracy theories, with some users linking Obinna’s past friendship with the artist to the tragedy. Others made far-fetched “ritual” claims, which Obinna dismissed as “ridiculous and malicious.”
“People are so quick to create wild stories. A young man loses his life, and instead of mourning, people start looking for someone to blame. It’s unfair to the family and to me,” he said.
Obinna revealed that he had often helped Shalkido financially and even fueled his motorbike in the past, but said he was hurt that his generosity was now being twisted online.
He emphasised that his relationship with the late artist was purely friendship and mentorship, not business or spiritual ties as some speculated.
“Nimejichuna maskio, nijikute tena. Wanadamu hawana shukrani. Saa hii kila mtu apambane tu. Damned if you do, damned if you don’t. I’d rather when I don’t,” Obinna lamented.
The comedian urged the public to let Shalkido’s family grieve in peace and avoid spreading false information. He said the incident had opened his eyes to how public acts of kindness can easily be turned against someone in the age of social media.
As he takes a break from helping people publicly, Obinna says he hopes the tragedy reminds Kenyans to focus on compassion and truth, rather than gossip and blame.
