Pierra Makena speaks on struggles in the entertainment industry
By Paulette Mboga, February 15, 2026DJ Pierra Makena has spoken on struggles in the entertainment industry, saying the space is hard and not friendly to those trying to grow.
In a post on Instagram on Sunday, February 15, 2026, she said the industry is messed up and shared her view as someone who has been in it for a while. Her words pointed to the pressure and challenges faced by people trying to make it.
She said, “Let me tell you, Maina, our industry ni chafu,” and added that the entertainment industry is messed up.
She spoke from her time in the space and said her advice is simple. “Man for himself, God for us all,” she said, as she warned people not to depend on others to succeed.
She added, “Don’t ever depend on a human to make it,” and said many people do not want to see others succeed.
Her message focused on self-effort and faith. She ended her statement with a question, “ukweli ama uongo?” as she asked people to think about her words.
Life in the entertainment industry
Pierra has been in the entertainment industry for a long time and spoke as someone with experience.
She said the space is not easy and that people must be ready to stand on their own. Her message showed how hard the journey can be for those trying to grow in the industry.
She is one of the few successful female DJs in the country and also performs at international shows. Her path in the industry has taken time and effort. She began her career as an actress on the show Tahidi High before moving into music and DJ work.
Being a female in a male-dominated industry can be tough. Pierra’s words reflected that pressure and the need to be strong in such a space.
She said, “No one wants to see you succeed,” pointing to the hard reality she believes exists in the industry.
Her message ended with a strong reminder of faith and self-drive.
She said, “God for us all,” as she urged people to trust God and rely on their own work.