You can take the child out of the ghetto but you cannot take the ghetto out of the child. A blue check on your favourite influencer’s Instagram only means they are widely known across a certain demographic and probably have lots of coins in their accounts however whether they have class or etiquette is to be questioned. Our society has different social statuses that do not mix. Similarly, influencers do not mix and having lots of money does not guarantee you a sit at the table with bougie influencers.
The number of bougie Kenyan influencers you need to follow is few but worthwhile. These are the four you should start with;
Brian Babu
Known for his flamboyant and larger-than-life character that simply oozes into his style. He is a re-known stylist who has dressed the likes of Adele Onyango, Amina Abdi, Truthslinger and Sauti Sol. As a matter of fact, he styled Sauti Sol’s outfit for the Lil Mamma album cover.
Hali Oduor
Her niche is travel and fashion. She is a perfect representation of taste and class that is timeless. From her mannerisms to her speech, she carries herself with so much stature yet is so relatable. Representing the petite women of colour. Her style is more tonal and warm neutral colours that maximise the use of texture and silhouettes, most of her clothes being from international brands like Zara. To connect with her Kenyan roots in fashion, she has partnered severally and created collections with the Kenyan-based brand Live Hekaya. When she is not inspiring your wardrobe then she is sharing vacation spots in and out of the country.
Thando Travels
Her niche is photography, art and fashion. The landscape and art photos she takes are breathtaking, representing women in photography. She connects to her followers through her being vulnerable, sharing behind the scenes of her travel and bougie lifestyle. You should definitely check out her luxury bag brand: Azana Collective.
Sharon Mundia.
Popularly known as being the host of the show; This Is Ess. She gives off a chill with her love of books and class represented by her love of fine arts at the same time. Her manner of speaking has an accent that is magnetic. Not to mention her sense of style that infuses modesty and style. You should definitely check out her collection with Live Hekaya which sold out fast.
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Which other bougie Kenyan influencer do you know that screams bougie effortlessly?
