Comedian Oga Obinna has won a defamation suit filed last year. The case involved Radio Jambo host Massawe Japanni, Radio Africa Group and socialite Black Cinderella.
Comedian and content creator Oga Obinna has secured a court victory in a defamation case against Radio Jambo presenter Massawe Japanni, the station’s parent company Radio Africa Group, and socialite Maureen Imbayi, popularly known as Black Cinderella. The case arose from an interview conducted on Massawe’s show, where Black Cinderella allegedly made damaging remarks about Obinna’s character.
Obinna argued that the claims were false and aired publicly without any attempt to verify the information. He says the statements harmed his reputation both personally and professionally.
Justice Edward Too of the Milimani Commercial Magistrate Court ruled that the statements aired on the show amounted to defamation. The judge noted that the remarks were presented as fact, yet no evidence was requested or provided to support them, making the broadcast irresponsible and harmful.
The court found all the defendants liable and held them jointly and severally accountable.
The court awarded Obinna the following:
General Damages: KSh5,000,000
Aggravated Damages: KSh500,000
Damages in lieu of apology: KSh500,000
Exemplary Damages: KSh100,000
Additionally, a permanent injunction was issued to prevent the defendants from publishing any similar defamatory statements in the future.
Speaking after the ruling, Obinna expressed relief and emphasized the importance of responsible journalism and content creation.
He accused the show’s producers and host of choosing sensationalism over ethical reporting:
“Black Cinderella has been making defamatory remarks about me knowing we have never met. She gets invited on a show and repeats the same misinformation. The host and producers did not verify anything but still aired it for views,” he said.
The ruling highlights increasing accountability in Kenya’s media and digital influence spaces. It reinforces that public platforms must verify claims before broadcasting, and that personal attacks framed as entertainment can bear legal consequences.
Oga Obinna’s win is expected to influence how talk shows, influencers and guests handle sensitive allegations moving forward.
