Manzi wa Mombasa Admits She Faked Cancer Because of Financial Struggles: “I’m Sorry”
- Manzi wa Mombasa recently sparked reactions after claiming she had been diagnosed with a serious terminal illness, cancer
- During a testimony at Pastor Victor Kanyari's church, she confessed to faking the illness and explained why she did it
- Her confession drew mixed reactions, with many questioning why she chose to fake such a serious illness
Popular TikToker Manzi wa Mombasa has left many shocked after admitting that she lied about having cancer.
Source: Facebook
The mother of three, who rose to fame partly because of her closeness to the late TikToker Brian Chira, recently revealed that her 'illness' was fabricated as a way to cope with financial hardship.
Did Manzi wa Mombasa have cancer?
Recently, the TikToker attracted sympathy after claiming she had been diagnosed with cervical cancer.
The revelation moved many of her fans who sympathised with her situation and even offered support, some reaching out with financial help as she also has a young baby to care for.
However, while attending a church service at Pastor Victor Kanyari’s church, Manzi was given the microphone to share her testimony.
To the surprise of many, she broke down and admitted that her cancer story was a lie.
Did Manzi wa Mombasa fake having cancer?
Manzi explained that financial struggles had pushed her into desperation.
She revealed that despite looking well off on TikTok, she had been facing severe challenges, including being locked out of her house due to rent arrears.
In her words:
"About cancer, I have been facing a lot of challenges in life. As a TikToker, when you look at me online, it is easy for you to think and assume that I do not have any problems. However, I have been going through a lot of struggles, which forced me to come up with the story that I had cervical cancer. Some people came through for me, others started asking me critical questions about the illness which I did not even know about, because that was just a lie. I am sorry guys, nilikuwa napitia mashida which some of them till now have not ended. It was my house that was locked,” she confessed while fighting back tears.
Touched by her story, Kanyari decided to support her.
As earlier reported by TUKO.co.ke, he gifted Manzi KSh 50,000 to help her pay her rent and make ends meet for some time.
Watch the video below:
Social media reactions
However, her confession triggered mixed reactions among netizens.
Here are some of their comments:
jemmy blessed:
"Of all magonjwa we uliamua kuchangua cancer aki?"
annifah:
"Si ata ungesema ukona hpylori kweli... cancer surely?"
Nana:
"Cancer ni ugonjwa ya kujiwekelea msichana."
Nashyzze Kimtai:
"Kwa ugonjwa yooooote akamua achague cancer,,,aloo cancer,,,God have mercy."
AGAL TOTO P.A WA FEBINE:
"l pass through alot bt siezi jiekea ugonjwa aki."
Lady.Prima:
"Waah wah si watu hucheza na ugonjwa."
Becky:
"Do you know how painful cancer is? Cheza Na kitu ingine usitamani cancer."
Eringamercy:
"Hata ungesema uko na UKIMWI jameni,why cancer??😭😭😭.Chenye my dad anapitia sai juu ya cancer ata usiseme.Ambia Mungu akusamehe sana."
Source: Instagram
How did Manzi wa Mombasa honour Brian Chira?
Previously, TUKO.co.ke reported that Manzi named her son after the late Chira.
She disclosed that, as a member of the LGBTQ community, she conceived him through IVF, a procedure that allegedly cost her KSh 600,000.
Manzi explained that naming her son after Chira was her way of honouring his memory, as the two had shared a very close bond.
Proofreading by Asher Omondi, copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
