Revered media personality Sheila Mwanyigha is the newest public figure in Kenya to attain 1 million followers on Instagram.
The MD and editor of Rembesha magazine took to the photo and video-sharing site Thursday afternoon to break the great news. She described the achievement as incredible and thanked her million-strong fanbase for making it possible.
“To have crossed the One Million follower mark onย #instagramย is incredible๐๐๐ Iโm grateful for your encouragement, love and support. Thanks a million for being there for it all ๐๐ฝ๐๐ฝ๐๐ฝ( ps: There are a million more thank you notes on stories ๐),” wrote the former NTV presenter.
The ‘SheilaLivesOutLoud’ย host and producer was inundated with congratulatory messages from her fans as she joined the growing millionaire’s club that hosts the likes of Eric Omondi, Akothee, Betty Kyallo, Churchill, Huddah, DJ Mo, Larry Madowo, Octopizzo, Sauti Sol, Vera Sidika, Jalang’o, Size 8, Bahati, Avril, and Catherine Kamau alias Kate Actress. Lupita doesn’t count. Lol.
Of the above, Kate Actress was the most gracious in welcoming the new member as she shared an amusing rapport with Sheila Mwanyigha.
“Welcome to the club we have meetings every Wednesday ๐,” wrote Kate Actress.
Sheila responded: “@kate_actressย ๐น๐น๐น๐น๐น๐น this is why you will always be loved ๐ค๐ค๐ค๐ค๐ค๐น๐น๐น๐น.” She added: “I hereby accept membership forthwith thereof.”
In her response, Kate referenced an old Sheila song, ‘Mapenzi Tele’, writing: “@sheilamwanyighaย we love you too โค๏ธโค๏ธ WACHA TUKUPE MAPENZI TELE ๐ต ๐ค”
To which Sheila replied: “my strongholds forever๐ค๐ค๐ค๐ค๐ค๐ค๐ค๐ค๐ค๐ค๐ค๐ค.”
Other celebrities who congratulated Sheila included singer Fena Gitu who let the cat of out the bag that they are cousins. “Wow!! Go cuz!ย โค๏ธ” she wrote.
NTV’s The Trend host Amina added: “๐๐ฝ๐๐ฝ๐๐ฝ”
Chris Kirwa commented: “Congratulations”
Singer/ TV host Kambua added: “๐๐พ๐๐พ๐๐พ๐๐พ๐๐พ๐๐พ๐๐พ”