Arbantone star Gody Tennor responds to claims he stole several items in Australia
Arbantone artiste Gody Tennor has, for the first time, responded to claims that he stole several items during his November tour in Australia.
The claims, which circulated widely on social media, involved an iPad, shoes, chains, and a bag given to him during performances in Perth, Melbourne, and Sydney.
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The controversy initially started when Kenyan promoter Verah Nasimiyu, living in Australia, accused Tennor of taking her personal belongings during the tour.
A Kenyan Comedian based in Australia, Paul “The Black” also hinted at theft by some Kenyan artists in Australia, though he did not mention Tennor by name
“You know we bring a lot of artists from Kenya, kuna huyu alikam akaibia kila mtu Australia, Alikam akabeba laptop msanii ambaye anajulikana… ni hawa wa Arbantone Enda angalia vida zake zote Instagram sahii ako na shanga shanga yenye imewekewa wembe hapo; hiyo ni chain ya boy wangu mbaya, sahii anang’ara nayo kila video amefanya ako hapo tu…nisaidie hiyo chain yako iko fiti,” he stated in part
He specifically referenced items, including a chain featured in the artiste’s Instagram videos, implying that the artist had taken personal belongings from event organisers.
Speaking to Milele FM presenter Tony Mwirigi, on Friday, December 1,9, 2025, Gody Tennor addressed the allegations, describing the situation as a misunderstanding. He explained that he had initially refrained from speaking on the matter but decided to clarify the situation.
Tennor said that during his tour in Australia, Kenyan promoter Verah Nasimiyu, who had a crush on him, gave him several items, including an iPad, and money as gifts because she admired him as a Kenyan artist.
“I wasn’t supposed to speak about this issue but juu we ni homie wacha nikuchapie. So vile nilifika Australia so there is this girl alinidedi siunajua wasichana wakiona wasanii so unajua huyo msichana alikuwa anaispoil ananipatia iPad.”he said
Tennor added that tension arose after Verah saw a blog post showing him and his girlfriend celebrating an anniversary, which reportedly sparked her anger.
She asked him to deliver the iPad to her sibling in class six, which Tennor initially found challenging because he had already packed and switched phones.
“Siku narudi Kenya Nairobi gossip wakanipost me na dem yangu kwa anniversary so nikiwa kwa ndege anasema pelekea mtoto wetu wa class six me nika boeka nika mzimia simu but ilifika place nikamrudishia iyo vitu nilikua naitumia ta nikiwa naye laikini akaanza kunichachishia kwa ma promoters uko Australia anajaribu kunichomea picha ndio apate hio fame. ,” Tennor said.
He eventually complied, but he noted that the size and significance of the items were exaggerated online as people sought attention. Despite the social media frenzy, Tennor said the situation had not affected him personally or professionally.
He emphasised that all items were returned safely and that the claims of theft were unfounded. Tennor also expressed frustration over how social media and gossip amplified the situation, particularly with some promoters in Australia using it for publicity
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