Nyota Ndogo, a popular Coast-based musician, recently shared a video in which she expressed her frustrations with a friend who had declined a job offer at her hotel and later demanded money. The singer revealed that she had tried to assist her friend by offering her a job at the hotel she runs, but the friend rejected the offer, deeming it beneath her. Instead, the friend later asked for financial help, which angered Nyota.
In the video, Nyota recounted the situation, explaining that she had initially offered to host her friend for 11 months, providing her with an opportunity to save money while working at the hotel. The goal was for the friend to accumulate enough funds, around KSh 100,000, which could be used to start a business or invest in other ventures. However, the friend refused to take up the offer and instead insisted that Nyota give her the money directly, rather than letting her save it over the course of several months.
Nyota made it clear that her business, a hotel where she sells food, is her primary source of income. She noted that music is no longer her main source of livelihood, and her efforts are focused on the hotel business. She also pointed out that she had always been independent, saying her husband had found her working hard when they first met. Despite her generosity, Nyota’s friend chose not to accept the help, finding it too embarrassing to work at the hotel, which Nyota felt was an unfair judgment.
Furthermore, Nyota shared that she never hosts anyone during the month of December, as that time is reserved for her family, especially her husband, who visits from abroad. This decision is motivated by her desire for privacy, as she wants to spend that time with her husband and children without any external guests.
The singer criticized her friend for claiming that Nyota had refused to help, despite the fact that it was the friend who had turned down the job offer. Nyota also expressed how disappointed she was with her friend’s attitude, which she described as entitled. She urged others to be careful when offering help, as people with good intentions often find themselves taken advantage of.
The video garnered attention on social media, with many users commenting on the situation. Some praised Nyota for trying to help her friend, while others criticized the friend for being greedy and entitled. Comments ranged from urging Nyota to let go of such people to warning others not to invite guests into their homes, especially when they feel unappreciated.
In addition to this incident, Nyota had previously used social media to call out clients who had used her Airbnb services and left without paying. She revealed that the customers had damaged her property and run away without settling their balance. Nyota gave them a few hours to pay up or face the consequences, highlighting the issue of people who use services and fail to fulfill their financial obligations.
Overall, Nyota’s story serves as a cautionary tale about the risks of helping others, particularly when it comes to people who expect more than they are willing to give in return. It also shines a light on the challenges of balancing generosity with self-respect and the importance of setting boundaries when dealing with entitled individuals.
