Kenyan musician and entrepreneur Akothee has left social media users amused after sharing a video showing herself preparing to travel to France with traditional Kenyan foods, including omena and mbuta.
In the video posted on her social media platforms, the entertainer jokingly portrays herself getting ready to board a flight to France to visit her daughter, Fancy Makadia. The clip shows her carrying sizeable quantities of dried fish, a staple delicacy in many homes across western Kenya.
The post was accompanied by a humorous caption suggesting she was determined to ensure her daughter enjoyed a taste of home while living abroad.
The video quickly attracted thousands of views and reactions, with many followers finding humour in the lengths parents go to in order to care for their children, regardless of age or location.
A Mother’s Gesture
Akothee has often spoken publicly about her close relationship with her children, several of whom live and study outside Kenya.
For many Kenyans living abroad, food remains one of the strongest connections to home. Traditional dishes such as omena, mbuta, ugali and sukuma wiki are frequently sought after by members of the diaspora who miss familiar flavours from home.
“When God gives you a loving mum, who actually wants to be your mother and part of your life, you are wealthy,” wrote Instagram user Eunicejohnchrisostom.
The comment reflected a broader sentiment among followers who viewed the gesture as an expression of parental love rather than simply a humorous social media moment.
Fans React
The video generated a mix of amusement and practical observations from followers.
Some joked about the unusual image of dried fish travelling on an international flight.
“Omena imepanda ndege, love it,” commented Ester. Mutua.31586.
Others raised concerns about customs and food import regulations in Europe.
“Bringing food outside the EU is banned,” wrote Blackpaint6.
Meanwhile, some followers focused on Akothee’s narration style and comedic timing.
“The way she said ‘not the boys’ before she said ‘watanichomoa’, I already imagined it,” commented Thee_royal.vine.
Another user, Munyion, simply responded: “Kisumu boys.”
Food and the Diaspora Connection
According to data from the Kenyan diaspora community, food products remain among the most commonly transported items by travellers visiting relatives abroad. Diaspora communities across Europe and North America often seek Kenyan ingredients through specialty stores and personal deliveries from family members.
While regulations on carrying food products vary by country and product type, the viral video resonated with many Kenyans who recognised the familiar tradition of travelling with local delicacies for loved ones overseas.
For Akothee’s followers, the clip was less about the journey itself and more about a mother’s determination to ensure her daughter enjoys a piece of home, even thousands of kilometres away.
