Kenyan music sensation and entrepreneur Akothee once again grabbed the spotlight this time at the Luo Festival in Kisumu thanks to a dramatic entrance and a bold fashion statement that has left Kenyans talking across social media platforms.
Making what many called a “presidential entrance,” Akothee arrived in grand style: a convoy of luxurious limousines, a private helicopter hovering above, and a ring of heavy security escorting her to the event. But it was her outfit that truly set tongues wagging an eye-catching red trench coat paired with sleek black thigh-high boots that instantly became the talk of the town.
Reactions to her look have been swift and divided. While many fans praised her confidence, calling her “a queen who knows her worth,” others felt she had gone overboard.
“She came like a head of state!” one festival-goer commented on X (formerly Twitter).
“It’s giving Beyoncé energy, but is it appropriate for this event?” another user questioned.
Some applauded the boldness of her outfit as a symbol of empowerment and flamboyant self-expression, while others criticized it as an attention-seeking stunt designed to provoke headlines rather than celebrate culture.
This isn’t the first time Akothee has stirred public debate with her fashion choices. Over the years, she has developed a reputation for pushing boundaries whether it’s performing in revealing bodysuits in Lodwar or making headlines with provocative stage outfits during her European tours.
“I dress for myself, not for society’s approval,” Akothee once stated in a past interview.
“If my style bothers you, look away.”
Her unapologetic attitude has earned her both praise and criticism, but one thing is certain she knows how to stay in the headlines.
Akothee’s outfit choice at the Luo Festival may have been more than just a fashion statement it’s part of a larger personal brand that thrives on fearless individuality. But at a cultural event meant to celebrate Luo heritage, some critics argued that her look clashed with the festival’s traditional tone.
Still, supporters argue that Akothee’s unique style is a representation of modern Kenyan identity bold, global, and unwilling to be boxed in.
Whether you loved it or hated it, Akothee’s appearance at the Luo Festival was impossible to ignore. Her dramatic fashion choices, flamboyant arrival, and don’t-care attitude once again proved that she remains one of Kenya’s most provocative and talked-about public figures.
