Kalenjin artist Bella Comedy is currently trending after she was assaulted at Kutit Culture on Saturday, August 6 With Kenyans condemning the violence against the artist, Bella has tearfully spoken about the incident
Bella has since spoken about the matter on a TikTok livestream.
She tearfully explained what happened. The artist said she talked about Pavilion after she saw that he was trending days before the event.
In the video, Pavilion claims she soiled his name. Bella spoke about the similarities between Pavilion and another artist’s young son, which angered him.
She said. “You said that I have soiled your name online, but did you report me? You should have reported me if that was so. Why are you beating me? How many people have reposted your story? Am I the only one? I have not even posted anything about that child. My content is that I am doing it after it trends. I cover trending things only.”
She was devastated that other men just watched as she got assaulted at the event.
“Men were just watching and it was really painful that my fans had helped me get the ticket I wish I never attended the event,” she said.
Bella Comedy says Motiriot has tried reaching out after the assault video went viral.
Bella said that she wanted to visit the police station and was not planning on forgiving Motiriot despite his pleas to speak on the matter privately.
“It is not content I have suffered. I don’t have kids anymore. The way he hit my uterus he finished all my kids. I have suffered I know that if my mum were alive she would come be with me. Right now she sees me crying and people are claiming it’s content,” she said amidst tears,” she said.
Her personal effects were also stolen after Motiriot threw her bag to the side, and thieves took the opportunity to steal her phones. In an interview , Bella said she was seeking medical attention and had acquired a P3.
“I am not well at all. I am waiting for a P3 then I want to seek medical attention,” she said.
Meanwhile, Kutit Culture organisers distanced the incident from their event, saying they were ready to assist in investigations.
“Kutiit Culture has learnt of a disturbing incident, captured in a video circulating online, showing a lady being assaulted. We wish to make it clear that this act was not in any way sanctioned or connected to our event.
“We strongly condemn any form of violence and reiterate our commitment to creating safe, respectful spaces for all. Should the matter be reported to the relevant authorities, we are fully willing to cooperate and assist in any investigations,” their statement read.
Nominated Senator Hamida Kibwana condemned the act, terming it unacceptable amid the rising cases of gender-based violence in the country.
“Totally unacceptable, violence against women has no place in our society. We must stand united to protect, respect, and uphold dignity. No one, man or woman, should face violence — disputes must be handled lawfully, and the law must take its course to ensure justice for all,” she said in a statement on Monday, August 11.
Kapseret MP Oscar Sudi also described the incident as concerning, urging the alleged assailant to surrender to the police.
“The assault on Bella Comedy by Motiriot Kipkosgei, aka Pavilion Kipkosgei or Pavilion Lounge, is concerning. Violence against women is unacceptable. Kipkosgei surrender yourself to the nearest police station,” Sudi stated.
