Comedian Nasra Yusuf reveals why she’s afraid of opening her messages
By Paulette Mboga, December 27, 2025Comedian Nasra Yusuf has explained why she is now afraid of opening her messages, revealing the emotional weight that comes with constant requests for help.
The comedian spoke on Saturday, December 27, 2025, while answering questions sent to her, giving a clear picture of what her inbox has turned into over time.
One person told her, “I want to unfollow you because you don’t respond to my DMs when I ask for help.”
Nasra did not hold back in her reply and made her position clear. “Aki enda tu babe,” she responded.
She went on to explain what fills most of her inbox daily. “90% of my DMs are people asking for help or trauma dumping on me,” she said.
According to her, what was once light and enjoyable has changed completely. Nasra added that the emotional weight has affected how she relates to her messages.
“My DMs used to be fun, now I’m even scared of opening msgs weuh,” she said, showing how overwhelming the situation has become for her.
Trust, support, and pressure
In another question, Nasra was asked about what she appreciates most about the people who support her. She pointed to moments when they have stood by her publicly and defended her integrity.
She recalled a time when she shared a story and posted a contribution number. “I shared a contribution number; the number was mine,” she explained. Some people questioned her intentions and accused her of wrongdoing.
Nasra said the response surprised her. “The replies to that comment eeeh, my people there were saying, it’s Nasra, we trust her,” she stated.
She added that many said, “As long as ni Nasra ameshare hio number we don’t have a problem, we will send any amount.”
In November 2025, Nasra shared her shock after a woman she had helped a year earlier reached out again, asking for money.
“A year ago, I helped a certain pregnant lady get funds for medication,” she said. The woman called her again after a year, reminding her of the help she had received.
Nasra recalled the conversation in detail. “She told me ‘unanikumbuka, ulinisaidia last year,’ and I said, ‘Aaaawww, yes, I do. I hope wewe na mtoto mko Sawa,” she shared.
The call took an unexpected turn. “Then she hits me with ‘Hata ndio maana nimekupigia, we need some money again,’” Nasra said.