Marion Naipei has no regrets over leaked videos spilling out during her recent TikTok live, where the 23-year-old Kenyan woman opened up about not feeling bad for the scandal that “united Kenyans” in heated online talks, even claiming it brought her big money from the trending storm. She sat there chatting with followers, keeping it real about how the clips turned her life upside down but also padded her pockets with cash she never expected.
The session went down just days ago, drawing thousands who tuned in for her side after weeks of non-stop chatter. Naipei looked straight at the camera and said straight up she doesn’t look back with sorrow. “I don’t regret uniting Kenyans,” she told viewers, laughing a bit at how the whole mess got everyone talking.
Those videos – showing her in rough spots at a Nairobi club – first hit Telegram and spread like fire, pulling in reactions from all corners. She added the financial side made it worth the hassle. “The unity videos came with huge financial gains,” she explained, hinting at money rolling in from views, sponsorships, or gifts amid the hype. Fans sent her support through tips and shares, turning bad press into bank deposits.
Her story started blowing up last month when the clips leaked, showing her intoxicated and vulnerable. At first, she pointed fingers at a US-based guy named James Opande, saying he recorded without her okay while she was out of it from drinks.
She filed a report at Buruburu Police Station, calling it a hit to her name and feelings. But twists came when forensics suggested she might have shared them herself after Opande passed out drunk.
That flip left people debating – was it revenge, a mistake, or something else? Naipei stayed quiet at first, then turned to church for peace. She showed up at Pastor Victor Kanyari’s service in Njiru, getting prayers and even KSh 50,000 on stage as he called her a celeb friend.
In the live, she brushed off the hate. Comments flooded in – some backing her for owning it, others slamming her for not showing shame. One viewer asked if the cash made up for the embarrassment, and she nodded, saying it opened doors she didn’t see coming.
“I got a lot of money from the leaked and trending videos,” she admitted, keeping details light but clear that it helped her bounce back. Gifts from fans, paid interviews, or brand reaches – whatever the source, it turned chaos into cheques. She even joked the attention “united” folks in ways nothing else could, like a national chat over tea.
Kenyans online split fast. Posts on Facebook show supporters cheering her hustle – “Girl turned lemons into cash,” one wrote. Others worry it sends the wrong message to young girls, with comments like “Regret nothing? What about dignity?” The video of her live racked up views quickly, with clips shared on Instagram with captions questioning if fame’s worth the price. Geoffrey Mosiria, who backed her early on, reacted to alleged OnlyFans links tied to her, calling for crackdowns on explicit stuff.
Naipei’s path through this mess shows how quick life changes online. At 23, she’s dealt with police, pastors, and public eyes judging every move. She broke silence in interviews, saying the new trending videos are old – three years back – and she’s focused on better things now.
“Those videos are three years old,” she told one host, adding she’s moved on with God. But in the TikTok chat, the no-regrets vibe suggests she’s embracing the gains too. Her blesser cut ties after the leak, leaving her to rebuild, and this cash flow helps.
Talks now turn to what’s next. Will she chase content creation full-time or step back from the spotlight? Friends say she’s weighing options, maybe using the money for school or business. The live showed her laughing off trolls, saying hate comes with the territory but pays the bills sometimes.
This story hits different for many in Kenya, where scandals spread fast but fade slower. Naipei’s openness on the Instagram live chat sparks debate, and making the most money off bad spots raises serious concerns.
