Nigerian stylist Swanky Jerry hails Kenya’s unmatched party scene
By Nancy Marende, August 15, 2025Nigerian celebrity stylist and fashion entrepreneur Jeremiah Ogbodo, also known as Swanky Jerry, has praised Kenya for its vibrant party culture, describing his experience in the country as nothing short of unforgettable.
In a post on Instagram on August 14, 2025, Swanky expressed his admiration for the warmth, kindness, and energy of the Kenyan people.
“I give my experience here a perfect 10/10. The people are so kind, loving, mindful, and peaceful, and let’s not forget how Kenyans party. I was fighting for my life from the previous night. Kenya, you’ve captured my heart. I am filled with your love and joy.
The celebrity stylist, known for working with African stars and high-profile clients, also gave a special shout-out to his friend, Kenyan actress Minnie Kariuki Njuguna, alias Minnie Cayy, for her hospitality.
“@minne_cayy, you, my friend, are simply fabulous, and thank you for bringing me flowers,” he stated.
Kenya’s visit
This comes a day after he shared a heartwarming message following his recent visit to the iconic Giraffe Centre in Nairobi.
The fashion star posted photos and videos of himself feeding and interacting with the towering Rothschild’s giraffes, describing them as “majestic souls that walk with grace, see far beyond the horizon, and remind us to keep our heads high while staying grounded.”
In the Instagram post on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, Swanky Jerry reflected on the symbolic significance of the giraffe in many African traditions, noting that it represents vision, intuition, and the ability to rise above life’s noise and challenges.
“ In many African traditions, the giraffe is a symbol of vision, intuition, and rising above the noise, moving through life with elegance no matter how tall the obstacles. In this land of beauty, I am reminded. Mungu ametupa zawadi ya kuona mbali,” he stated.
Speaking when he arrived in Kenya on August 11, 2025, Jerry expressed deep admiration for Kenya’s warmth and hospitality since arriving in the country.
“Habari Kenya, from the moment my feet touched Kenyan soil, I have been wrapped in a tapestry of love, grace, and royal welcome. Every smile, every handshake, every embrace has been a divine reminder that style is not just in the fabric we wear but in the spirit we carry,” he said.
He described Kenya’s energy as meeting his own, “like two kingdoms uniting, majestic, unshakeable, and drenched in elegance.”