Kenya, June 28 -- A Kenyan TikTok star, known as Manzi wa Mombasa, is in the news after private videos of her showering, which later included a man, appeared online. You can watch the video on the Edgar TV Telegram channel or watch it here.

These videos, which quickly spread on platforms like WhatsApp and Telegram, have caused a lot of discussion. Some of her friends say she might have shared the videos herself to gain more followers.

This situation comes at a time when young people in Kenya are protesting against police violence and corruption. It raises important issues about privacy, online bullying, and the pressures that social media influencers in Kenya face.

Manzi wa Mombasa is a content creator from Mombasa, famous for her lively dance videos and lifestyle posts, with over 500,000 followers on TikTok and Instagram. The leaked videos show her in a private moment, sparking a lot of rumours.

Some fans believe she planned this leak to become more popular, comparing her situation to other influencers like Minahil Malik and Imsha Rehman from Pakistan, who also faced similar issues with leaked videos for fame.

One fan said, "Manzi wa Mombasa's shower video is everywhere. Some friends think it's just to go viral, but this could backfire."

This controversy highlights a worrying trend where social media influencers, especially women, face privacy violations in many countries.

For example, in Pakistan, TikTok stars like Kanwal Aftab and Sajal Malik have dealt with fake or edited videos, raising concerns about online safety.

The timing of the video leak is also important because it coincides with protests in Kenya. These protests on June 25, 2025, resulted in many injuries and deaths due to police actions.

Some people think the leak might be a way to distract from these protests, while others feel it shows how vulnerable influencers are in Kenya's online world.

Manzi Wa Mombasa's situation brings up questions about how hard it is to stay relevant in Kenya's busy social media environment.

The race for attention, like in Minahil Malik's case, where she denied similar claims and wanted to take legal action, can seriously affect personal well-being, leading to online trolling and mental health struggles.

Published by HT Digital Content Services with permission from Bana Kenya.