Baba Talisha reaffirms support for Hanna Benta amid backlash over leaked private videos
By Steve Ireri, March 27, 2026TikToker Faustine Lipuku, popularly known as Baba Talisha, has reaffirmed his unwavering support for fellow influencer Hanna Benta following the circulation of her private videos, which sparked widespread backlash on social media.
In a post shared on TikTok on Friday, March 27, 2026, Baba Talisha emphasised that his commitment to supporting his circle of friends goes beyond online criticism or public opinion.
He explained that he actively works to create opportunities for those around him, connecting them with platforms and spaces where they can grow professionally.
“I reconnect, I recommend, I push because my circle deserves to shine. I am the kind of friend who mentions your name in rooms full of opportunities,” he wrote.
As part of his ongoing efforts to uplift Hanna Benta, Talisha revealed that he will be joining his weekly live sessions, where she will be promoting a newly opened shop located in Garden City.
This initiative, he said, is part of a broader strategy to ensure that her talent and entrepreneurial ventures receive visibility despite recent online controversies.
“Hanna Benta will be joining my lives every week, and she will be advertising her shop, which is in Garden City,” he added.
Private videos drama
Speaking candidly during a TikTok live on Saturday, March 21, 2026, Benta dismissed the online attacks as inconsequential and reiterated her confidence in herself and her supporters.
She described the critics as people waiting to talk her down but made it clear that their words would not stress or intimidate her.
“I can’t even say that I will feel embarrassed. Nothing anyone says will stress me out. These people were just waiting for me; they kept talking until they thought they’d had their say,” she said.
While addressing her followers, Hanna Benta has also expressed deep gratitude to her fan base, whom she described as unwaveringly loyal despite the controversy.
She emphasised that her team remains fully behind her, continuing to support her career and personal life.
“But I don’t care. No matter what anyone writes about those videos, my team, Team Hanna Benta, still loves me and will not turn against me,” she said.
The TikToker insisted that she would not be brought down by online trolling and that she remained focused on her personal growth.
Hanna Benta has also highlighted her determination to rise above negativity and maintain her reputation as a strong and resilient figure in the TikTok streaming scene.
“They are behind me and will continue to support me. Thank you so much. I am that one girl no one will ever bring down. Let that sink in,” she added.