Being denied a visa is a very humbling experience. In this article, WoK takes a look at notable Kenyan celebrities who were denied a visa and the reasons.
Sheryl Gabriella
The TikToker was denied a U.S. visa, leaving her ego in tatters. She shared her emotional experience on her platforms. The Tik Toker thought for a minute she would get the visa only to be issued with the dreaded ‘pink slip’.
Here is what she shared,
“She is asking you questions, and in your mind, you are thinking you have already gotten it. Then she puts her hands and says, ‘Sorry, but your visa has been declined’. Let me tell you, you leave the embassy crying. You do not show it. Even when someone greets you, you size them up. But it is okay, we are used to it. The good thing is you walk in there 50-50. I remember there was a soldier who said hello to me when I showed up and later he kept talking to me and I was sizing him.”
Njugush
Speaking on Iko Nini podcast, Abel Mutua shared how his bossom buddy Njuguna was denied a visa to perform in the US.
Abel Mutua
His show in Canada had to be cancelled after he was denied the much coveted visa. He said of the experience.
“I never went to Canada. They are very strict. Canada and the States have returned so many artists, so badly, they do not even care. Even Timo (Njugush) got a gig last year and they gave him that pink slip very fast. And they never tell you the reason.”
Flaqo
According to Iko Nini host, Flaqo was also denied a visa but he did not give details.
Jaymo ule Msee
He was also denied a visa.
Mwafrika
A frequent traveler, he was denied a visa to the UK because he did not have money in the bank.
“Last year they denied so many people visas. Jaymo Ule Msee, if I am not wrong Flaqo. For Britain, they ask you how much you intend to use and that is the money you are supposed to leave in the account,” Mwafrika said.