A simple celebration of a friend’s special day turned into an unexpected wave of social media criticism for Zambian songbird Mampi.
The singer attended the chilanga mulilo of her friend, celebrity makeup artist Abby’s Makeover, alongside other stars such as rapper Xaven. But after sharing pictures from the event, Mampi was quickly met with harsh comments urging her to get married and have childre
Normally known for ignoring such online negativity, the singer broke her silence this time. Sharing screenshots of the comments, she fired back: “So ninshi, we are not allowed to bath or celebrate our friend’s marriages because we are not married aini?”
Her response struck a chord, sparking an outpouring of support from fans and fellow social media users. Many sympathized with the star, pointing out the toxic culture of shaming women for their marital or parental status.
Mampi has long been a victim of such online bullying, with critics often targeting her for being unmarried and childless. But her latest clapback reminded many why she remains one of Zambia’s most resilient and respected female entertainers.
