DJ Xclusive, a famous Kenyan DJ, isn’t a fan of the tree-hugging trend. He thinks it’s a silly fad that people shouldn’t think of as a real job. He posted on social media, saying, Hugging trees isn’t a career. Stop the foolishness.
This trend started when people began trying to hug trees for long periods. Truphena Muthoni made headlines when she hugged a tree for 72 hours.
After that, others tried, including Pastor Jimmy, who didn’t beat finish his 80 hour challenge. A 14-year-old boy recently hugged a tree for 50 hours to raise money for his sick brother. People on social media praised him for it.
While some people admire the commitment and creativity of these stunts, DJ Xclusive believes they’re pointless.
He says celebrating things like tree-hugging sends the wrong message to young people who are trying to find actual careers.
He added, There are many ways to do something valuable with your life, but hugging a tree for days isn’t one of them.
This discussion touches on a larger debate about viral challenges in Kenya and around the world. Social media often makes these attention-grabbing stunts seem great.
Some say these acts can raise awareness or help charities. Still, they shouldn’t distract from getting an education, learning skills, and building a career.
For now, the tree-hugging trend continues to gain participants and viewers. But people like DJ Xclusive remind young people to know the difference between entertainment and real career options.
It’s unclear if this craze will disappear or change, but it has started a conversation about what it means to contribute to society.
