Kenyans have returned to Skai Jackson’s TikTok comment section, reviving the row over her remarks about Kenya.
The American actress switched off her comments after the backlash. Since she reopened them, users have filled the section with jokes about the incident.
What she said
During a livestream, Jackson claimed Kenyans did not have mirrors. She told a story about giving children mirrors and said they were amazed because they had never seen one.
In a clip that went viral, she said “mirrors are very expensive”. She added that many children she met had never seen their reflections until they looked at her phone.
“I really, really enjoyed my time in Kenya.” — Skai Jackson, in her apology.
The apology
Jackson apologized in a video shared on Sunday, 19 July 2026. She said her words were based on one visit in 2018 to a small village. She said the details came from conversations with teachers and children there.
She said she later realised people had taken her words as a statement about the whole country.
“I did not mean any disrespect by it.” — Skai Jackson
She said she “genuinely enjoyed” her trip. She also asked Kenyans to forgive her and said she was not trying to be funny.
Still being discussed
Online reaction stayed mixed. Some users accepted that she was describing one village. Others said public figures should take more care when speaking about other countries.
The jokes on Jackson’s page suggest the episode has not been forgotten online. Her apology and the debate that followed remain part of the discussion.
Reactions section
Kenyans were quick to respond once the comments reopened.
User A.K wrote: “we are backk 😂😂😂 ati ulisema nn kutuhusuuuu”.
Others joked about a shadow. Glow wrote: “I accidentally looked at her shadow”.
jaey_ot added: “the shadow be giving the real you 😂😎”.
Wanjiku commented: “comments delaaaayed is not denied 😂😂😂💔”.
Weeks after her apology, Kenyans are still posting under her videos, and the “mirror” row is much alive on TikTok.
