Media personality Mkamburi Chigogo has weighed in on singer Iyanii’s revelation that he is still a virgin at 27, dismissing the claim as nothing more than clout-chasing.
Mkamburi questioned the seriousness of Iyanii’s confession, saying it was likely a strategy to attract attention online.
Speaking online on Monday, September 22, 2025, after Iyanii’s remarks went viral, Mkamburi suggested that the artist was not genuine in his claims and that the whole story was designed to garner online attention.
She pointed to the timing of the confession, which came shortly after Iyanii introduced his girlfriend, Kemunto, during Mkisii Fest.
“Wakaenda kwenye podcast ya Mwakideu. Aka amua kutupata mafuta kwa mgongo wa chupa. Akasema yeye ni virgin. Hajawai shiriki anangoja kuoana na Kemunto. Mimi sijui kama mlichukulia kile kitu serious au mlitumia akili zenu. Kwani nyinyi ni watoto wa class 1?” Mkamburi said, questioning those who took the confession at face value.
She went on to claim that Iyanii’s disclosure may have been coordinated with event organisers looking for ways to generate publicity.
“Ian Okwemba (Iyanii) ni msanii, ametoa miziki. Kuna watu, hata maybe ni hao organisers wa mkisii fest wakamwambia tunataka tukupikie kiki. Tukutengeneze kitu katika mtandao. Cha msingi, long story short, waliamua wakae, watoe ile kiki,” she added.
Iyanii’s confession
The controversy began when Iyanii, best known for his hit Donjo Maber, sat down for an interview with radio host Alex Mwakideu on Saturday, September 20, 2025.
In the discussion, the rising star made a bold revelation: despite being 27 years old and publicly dating Kemunto, he is still a virgin.
“I have been dating Kemunto for a week now. Since we met, it has only been a week, and my point is that when you meet the right person, you do not need a whole year to get to know each other. Before Kemunto, I was not seeing anyone sexually. By the way, I am still a virgin, and even Kemunto will agree with that. I am 27 years old, and I am serious about it,” Iyanii said, leaving Mwakideu visibly surprised.
The confession quickly drew mixed reactions, with some questioning his sincerity and others praising him for being open about personal choices.
