Eddie Butita Defends Flaqo Amid Backlash Over Forex Skit: "Hakutaja Mtu"
- Eddie Butita came to Flaqo Raz's defense after forex traders reacted negatively to his viral skit
- Butita explained that Flaqo didn't target anyone specifically in his skit, stressing it was purely for entertainment
- The content creator clarified that his skit was inspired by a viral forex meme, with no intention to offend
Comedian Eddie Butita has come to the defense of content creator Flaqo Raz after his viral comedy skit sparked backlash from forex traders.
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In a video shared on his Instagram on Wednesday, August 13, 2025.
What did Butita say about Flaqo's viral skit?
Butita addressed the issue, explaining that the skit was meant purely for entertainment and was not intended to offend anyone.
The viral skit, which hilariously potrayed forex traders negatively, had caused some traders to feel targeted, prompting heated reactions.
However, Butita argued that Flaqo never mentioned any specific individuals or companies in his skit.
"This story of Flaqo and the forex traders is really funny. You know, Flaqo did not mention anyone. He was just making jokes, but some people felt offended and responded aggressively," Butita said.
He also defended Flaqo’s comedic skills, stating that the skit’s virality should be appreciated rather than criticsed.
"As the Swahili saying goes, let those who praise the rain be praised. Flaqo created his comedy on forex perfectly and it blew out; he did not mention anyone, but some people felt targeted,” Butita explained.
Butita reminded fans that comedy is subjective, and the intention behind it is not always to cause offense.
"Comedy is subjective, however," he added.
Flaqo responds to backlash
Butita’s defense followed comments from Flaqo himself, who had addressed the controversy during an interview with Oga Obinna on Monday night, August 11, 2025.
Flaqo, whose real name is Erastus Otieno, explained that the idea for the skit was inspired by a viral meme about forex trading that is commonly joked about on social media.
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He clarified that his intent was purely comedic and not to target or offend anyone.
According to Flaqo, he did not intend to target any specific forex trader.
"It is a meme; everyone talks about it, and I did not mean to target anybody. The guy removing the shorts was called Ken. Then, I saw in the comment section and thought, this coincidence is too much, but I did not target anybody; I cannot do that to anybody,” Flaqo said.
He added that his content is always created with good intentions and a lighthearted approach.
"Mimi nikitoa content, huwa siyo ya ugomvi, it is just out of a pure heart, just making fun of the situation," he explained.
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Why did Kafuri block Flaqo?
As reported earlier, Kafuri unfolllowed the cotent creator on Instagram over the forex skit.
The forex trader also aimed a dig at Flaqo by displaying the price on the Nissan Note car that Flaqo repossed from ex-girlfriend Winnie Keranta after their breakup.
The comedian had gifted Keranta the car for her 22nd birthday.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
