Kenyan women have showered businessman Kennedy Rapudo with praise for the way he handled the ongoing online spat between his wife, socialite Amber Ray, and comedian Oga Obinna. Rapudo’s calm yet firm response won hearts, with many lauding him as the kind of supportive partner every woman desires.
The drama began after Oga Obinna accused Amber Ray of showing up drunk and disorderly at his recent music video shoot. During an interview, Obinna claimed that Amber disrupted the set and questioned her professionalism. In response, Amber fired back on social media, alleging that she had been disrespected during the shoot and expressing outrage that she was only offered KSh 40,000 for her appearance.
The comedian then released what he termed “receipts” to defend himself, insisting he had done nothing wrong. In his posts, Obinna even mentioned Rapudo, saying the businessman had been present at the shoot and could vouch for him. While maintaining that he respected Rapudo and didn’t wish to drag his family into the public spat, Obinna argued that he had no choice but to speak out to clear his name.
In a rare move, Kennedy Rapudo reactivated his social media account to directly address the issue. The businessman questioned why Obinna felt the need to justify himself to bloggers and criticised the comedian for unnecessarily dragging his name into the matter.
Rapudo acknowledged that Amber had indeed consumed alcohol that day but firmly denied that she had behaved badly. He challenged Obinna to share any video evidence proving misconduct. Furthermore, Rapudo explained that Amber had been uncomfortable with the direction of the video shoot and had asked to leave early — a request he supported.
Throughout his statement, Rapudo emphasised that he stood by his wife, refusing to turn against her for the sake of public perception. His composed and protective tone struck a chord with many Kenyan women, who flooded social media with messages of admiration.
Ladies across the country couldn’t help but celebrate Rapudo’s unwavering support for Amber Ray. Many described him as a “green flag” and the type of partner they aspire to have.
Here are some of the reactions:
nurse_judy_ke said: “This guy is a green flag for Amber kabisa! I love how he defends Amber, supports her, and has played a big role in elevating Amber’s brand. I love Amber’s page these days—her content changed for the better, and I love how he allows her to be herself!”
uruginjeruh said: “Ladies, no matter what, get yourself a supporting partner.”
khadijasalim1 said: “A husband reactivated his account to back up ma Atana. God bless you, cousin.”
amira_nixxy said: “I want a man who will reactivate his account to back me up.”
rebah_karina said: “Ever since Amber met Raps, she’s not the same Amber we knew. Mama Atana is a good girl.”
muthoni_mso5 said: “Macuzo hapa, Amber won.”
reneemayaka said: “I love this!! Standing up for your woman.”
sherlyshyla said: “This is the saying: ‘Defend her in public but correct her in private.’ Rapudo to the world.”
joylen_wairimo said: “Weeuh! Amber really got herself a man and a half this time. Rapudo hufanya. Na hurumia chali yangu walai.”
Kennedy Rapudo’s classy handling of the Amber Ray and Oga Obinna controversy has reinforced his image as a modern, supportive partner. His decision to publicly back his wife — while maintaining a calm and dignified tone — resonated with many Kenyan women, who view him as a refreshing example of what true partnership looks like. As the dust settles on this online drama, one thing is clear: Kennedy Rapudo’s loyalty and maturity have earned him widespread respect.
