Kenyan TikToker Becky Akinyi, who moved to Dubai in 2023, has reached out to her followers for financial assistance. With her visa set to expire soon, Becky is struggling to raise the necessary funds to remain in the UAE.
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Becky Akinyi, a well-known TikToker from Kenya, has recently opened up about her financial struggles while living in Dubai. The social media influencer moved to the UAE in 2023, sharing her lifestyle and experiences with her followers. However, Becky now faces a difficult situation, as her visa is set to expire at the end of the month, and she needs over KSh 150,000 to renew it.
During a live session on social media, Becky expressed her frustration and embarrassment about asking for help. She shared that she has been trying to borrow money from various people, but no one has been willing to lend her the necessary funds.
"I just needed financial support, and I hope I get help. You guys do not know how much I have been trying to borrow money from people since the month started. Literally, no one wants to loan me money, yet I have never borrowed cash from anyone. I feel so embarrassed. I am going to cover my head and not uncover it," Becky said during the live session.
Becky also mentioned that she has no friends in the diaspora to turn to for help and even considered returning to Kenya to work as a house help to make ends meet.
Becky's plea has received mixed reactions from social media users, with some showing sympathy and others offering criticism. One user, @Audreys, commented, "Si msichana ulisema, you earn more than graduates. Imekuramba," while @MeganMegan4567 added, "Anyone can be broke, sijui watu wanacheka nini. May God see you through Becky."
Becky's personal life has also been in the spotlight recently, particularly her on-and-off relationship with US-based Kenyan TikToker Arich Ndege. The couple, who had previously split, surprised many when they got back together earlier this year.
As Becky continues to navigate her challenges in Dubai, her situation serves as a reminder of the difficulties that many face when pursuing opportunities abroad.
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Becky's candid appeal for financial help highlights the struggles that some influencers face behind the scenes. While her journey in Dubai has been filled with both highs and lows, she remains hopeful that she will find the support she needs to stay and work in the city
