Vicky Brilliance Withdraws from Kalenjin Music Festival Awards Amid Social Media Backlash

 

Celebrated Kalenjin artist Vicky Brilliance, popularly known as Mama Wayne, has announced her decision to withdraw from this year’s Kalenjin Music Festival Awards, citing personal reasons and recent social media backlash.

In a heartfelt statement, the award-winning musician expressed deep gratitude to the organizers and fans for recognizing her contribution to Kalenjin music but said the recent wave of online negativity had taken a toll on her personal life.

“I want to take a moment to express my gratitude to the Kalenjin Music Festival Awards for recognizing my work,” Vicky Brilliance said. “However, due to the recent social media backlash and the negative attention it's brought to my personal life, I've decided to withdraw my name from consideration for this year's awards.”

Despite the controversy, Vicky Brilliance celebrated her past achievements at the festival, where she previously clinched Best Overall Artist and Best Female Artist, and her hit song “Wababa” earned the second spot for Song of the Year.

The artist said her decision was motivated by a desire to give other rising stars an opportunity to shine.

“Given these wins, I feel it's only fair to pave the way for other talented artists to compete and shine,” she added. “I'm confident that the future of Kalenjin music is bright, and I'm excited to see the next generation of artists rise to the forefront.”

She concluded her message by thanking her fans for their unwavering support and calling for continued unity and celebration within the Kalenjin music community.

“Thank you to my fans for your love and support. Let's continue to uplift and celebrate our talented artists,” she said.

Vicky Brilliance, known for her vibrant stage presence and unique sound blending traditional Kalenjin rhythms with contemporary influences, remains one of the most influential voices in the region’s music scene.