Maandy admits using a pseudo account to confront people trashing Kenyan films
Rapper Amanda Wambui, popularly known as Maandy, has revealed that she runs a pseudo account online, explaining that she often uses it to defend Kenyan films and filmmakers from harsh online criticism.
Speaking when she hosted actress Makena Kahuha on her podcast on Thursday, October 23, 2025, the ‘Kabaya’ hitmaker said she is passionate about Kenyan productions and never misses any new show released on local platforms.
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She noted that her love for homegrown films goes beyond entertainment, describing it as a genuine desire to see Kenyan content appreciated and respected both locally and abroad.
“By the way, I really love Kenyan films. I have mentioned that before, and there is no Kenyan show that ever passes without me watching it,” she said.
Maandy disclosed that through her pseudo account, she often steps into online conversations whenever she comes across users bashing or dismissing Kenyan films.
Using the anonymous profile, she responds to critics by challenging them to create their own productions if they believe the existing ones are not good enough.
She maintained that many people underestimate the work and creativity that go into film production, yet are quick to pass judgement.
“I even have a pseudo account which I use to defend Kenyan films. If I see someone uploading videos and trashing Kenyan films, I comment using that account and clap back at them, asking them to produce their own film if they feel the one available is not good enough,” Maandy added.
The rapper added that she finds immense joy in seeing the Kenyan film industry grow and has a deep admiration for local actors such as Makena Kahuha, whose performances she described as consistently outstanding across all her roles.
“People think producing a film is easy. I love actors like Makena Kahuha, every role she plays, I like it.”
Makena, who was part of the conversation, also shared her reflections on being recognised for the roles she played as a child actor.
She said that while those early roles do not make her uncomfortable, she often finds it challenging when people still view her through the lens of her childhood performances rather than acknowledging her evolution as an adult actress.
She expressed that the transition from childhood roles to mature performances has been part of her artistic growth, yet many people continue to associate her with her earlier screen persona.
“The roles I played as a child do not make me uncomfortable now because that is where I started. What I usually have a problem with is when people still see me as that child they knew back then from acting. They do not want to accept the changes,” Makena said.
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