The launch of Kenya’s latest Netflix reality show, ‘The Bahati’s Empire,’ faced an unexpected incident when renowned rapper Prezzo collapsed. This happened on June 6 at the Westwood Hotel in Nairobi, where the event was attended by many celebrities, media personalities, and Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.
Deputy President Gachagua praised Bahati for showcasing Kenyan creativity to a global audience of over 222 million Netflix subscribers in 190 countries, emphasizing the significance of Kenyan content reaching the world stage.
During the festivities, Prezzo collapsed suddenly, seemingly suffering a seizure, as captured in videos shared online. Quick-thinking guests administered first aid while waiting for medical professionals to arrive. However, the videos have sparked debates about whether the first aid measures taken were appropriate, with some critics arguing they might have been harmful.
This incident overshadowed the event, which was meant to celebrate the new reality show, ‘The Bahati’s Empire.’ The show, featuring popular musician Bahati and his family, offers an intimate look into their lives and careers. Prezzo’s management has not yet released an official statement regarding his condition. Meanwhile, fans and fellow artists have flooded social media with messages wishing him a speedy recovery.
Despite the dramatic turn of events, Bahati expressed his pride in the launch of ‘The Bahati’s Empire.’ He thanked everyone who supported him, including his celebrity friends, media, family, politicians, and industry colleagues. Bahati also gave a heartfelt tribute to his wife, Diana Marua, the executive producer of the show, praising her hard work and dedication.
On a different note, popular DJ Kalonje criticized Bahati for excluding DJs from the launch event. DJ Kalonje felt this exclusion was unfair, considering that DJs play a significant role in promoting Bahati’s music. He expressed his disappointment through an InstaStory, highlighting the absence of DJs, including DJ Katta Kenya, who shares a personal history with Bahati.
As the show airs, it promises to bring Kenyan culture and stories to a global audience, while the events at the launch continue to stir conversations and reactions online.
