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- Mwende has explained why Azziad walked out of her interview
- She maintains that there is no grudge between Azziad and herself.
Media personality Mwende Macharia has clarified the circumstances surrounding her interview with popular TikToker Azziad Nasenya, which went wrong on Wednesday.
In an interview with Nairobi News, Macharia said that she had invited Azziad to appear on her show segment, called ‘Inspirational Wednesday,’ which focuses on showcasing the achievements of young individuals who have excelled in various areas of life.
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“As one of those people who has achieved great success in her craft, I wanted Azziad to share her story with our audience,” Macharia explained.
However, the interview took an unexpected turn when Macharia asked Azziad about the disbandment of the Talanta Hela Council, a topic that they had agreed not to discuss.
Azziad responded with a ‘no comment’ answer, but Macharia continued to ask questions about the topic. This led to Azziad storming out of the studio in protest.
“We agreed not to talk about it. No comment. Mwende tukishaongea na tuka agree I will honestly walk out of here. Because we cannot agree on something then you go back on it,” Azziad protested.
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“You do not respect me as a brand, and I cannot appreciate that dear. Thank you,” she said as she walked out of the studio.
Macharia has since clarified that she was simply doing her job as a journalist and that she did not intend to disrespect Azziad. She said that she had only asked the question about the Talanta Hela Council because she was curious about how it had affected Azziad’s life.
“These are the occupational hazards we face in journalism. They happen from time to time, so it’s not the first instance. I’ve even befriended an artiste who walked out of our studio before,” Macharia shared.
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She also addressed the trolls and critics who have been attacking her online, saying that she does not allow negativity to affect her life.
“I am an established journalist with 14 years of experience in the industry. I know what I am doing and I am not going to let a few trolls ruin my reputation,” Macharia said.
As for Azziad, Macharia said that she holds nothing against her and that she understands why she was upset. She said that she hopes that they will be able to patch things up in the future.
“I am a big fan of Azziad’s work and I respect her as an artist. I hope that we can put this behind us and move on,” Macharia said.
