Perceptions of love and affection is quickly spiralling into a competitive race for the most extravagant gifts among celebrities in Kenya. Recently, viral video footage has revealed Milly Wa Jesus, a popular social media influencer, expressing her discontent with her husband, Kabi Wa Jesus, for not going the extra mile in showering her with lavish presents.
Milly and Kabi Wa Jesus, a beloved pair in the online space, are no strangers to sharing their personal lives and love story with their followers. Known for their graceful displays of affection, including a recent Valentine's Day gift where Kabi showered Milly with a state-of-the-art iPhone 16 Pro Max, one could assume that their love life is a bed of roses. However, beneath the glamorous surface, Milly's feelings reveal a different narrative, one that states, a desire for more opulence.
During a meal at a high-end restaurant, Milly’s frustration boiled over as she made her feelings known. She aired her grievances, mentioning that Kabi's gifts haven’t met the benchmarks set by other high-profile couples in the celebrity realm. Most notably, she pointed to the extravagant Valentine’s Day celebration of Diana Marua and Kevin Bahati, where the Bahatis displayed an astonishing array of gifts that included a luxurious apartment currently under construction and a Mercedes G-Wagon Brabus. This display of wealth set the bar high, leaving Milly feeling the competitive pressure to maintain her status as ‘Bibi ya Tajiri,’ or ‘wife of a rich man.’
“I want to be called Bibi ya Tajiri. You can’t be giving me waxing lady kama gift,” Milly exclaimed, making it clear that she longs for a more lavish recognition of love and appreciation. Kabi, seemingly taken aback by her candidness, attempted to defend his previous gifts, only to face Milly’s firm rebuttal. “Mimi usinipee lecture, if you don’t have anything substantial to give me, stop with the gifting,” she asserted.
The discussion took a light-hearted turn as Milly openly declared her desire for a G-Wagon, particularly after witnessing Diana’s delight in her own recent gift. While she eagerly expressed that her preference was specifically for a Brabus G-Wagon in a striking mustard color, her struggle to pronounce the word provided a moment of levity that caused laughter to erupt from Kabi, who couldn't resist teasing her about wanting material things she could barely express.
Milly Wa Jesus, whose real name is Millicent Wambui Nganga, hails from the picturesque region of Muranga and is the eldest of five children. She adopted the name Milly Wa Jesus in 2014, merging her passion for social media with faith-based content. Alongside her husband, Kabi Wa Jesus, or Peter Kabi in real life, they share two children and navigate the demanding world of influencer life. The couple thrives on the belief that marriage can flourish when built on the foundation of faith in Jesus Christ, showcased prominently through their shared YouTube channel, The WaJesus Family.
Milly wa Jesus' actions raises the question: at what point does the gift become a symbol of love, rather than merely an item of status? Her revelation that she desires lavish gifts in order to feel valued in her relationship speaks to the wider dynamic often found within celebrity culture. While Kabi may value their connection differently, the call for more extravagant gestures shows a societal expectation that love should be demonstrated through the lens of material wealth.
