Uhuru learns how to dab and Twitter erupts in protest – VIDEO, PHOTOS
President Uhuru Kenyatta on Wednesday showcased his dab moves as part of his campaign to encourage the youth to register as voters.
The ‘Bamba Kura Yako‘ campaign used a music video to encourage the youth to vote and make an impact in the country.
President Kenyatta raps and dances in the music video that also incorporated the award winning FBI dance crew. The video was shot on the lawns of State House, Nairobi.
The dabbing dance move is an internet craze made famous by American footballer Cam Newton.
It involves pointing one arm upwards towards the sky while also bowing your head into their other arm.
President Kenyatta video prompted an immediate backlash from Kenyans on Twitter who reasoned that it was insensitive in light of the ongoing drought and doctor’s strike.
The protests trended on Twitter under the hashtag #DabofShame.
The critics
https://twitter.com/ODMendel/status/829570896587321345
Sometimes these miscalculations become blessings in dusgues the#DabOfShame opened a Pandora box pic.twitter.com/AV3GjwNV1a
— Kenya West© (@KinyanBoy) February 9, 2017
A very immature, insensitive President we have. Doesn't care the plight of Kenyans. Shame on us! #DabOfShame pic.twitter.com/gKB2IECKvt
— The Muthoka® (@MuthokaTito) February 9, 2017
I'm really starting to think Pres. Uhuru doesnt live in Kenya. Why is he dabbing? WHO ARE HIS ADVISERS? #misplacedpriorities #DabOfShame pic.twitter.com/hKPvMgXJuc
— Salome NDANU Mbithi (@Salampard_X) February 8, 2017
to do list… #DabOfShame pic.twitter.com/gDzxxPzvff
— mzera (@samsonmzera) February 8, 2017
Not shocking that Mr. Uhuru is completely unable to read the mood of the country! Only your VOTE can get him to understand ?#DabOfShame
— KenyaTwatakaMovement (@254Twataka) February 9, 2017
These are what we know happen at State House that can be proven. Imagine what happens that we can't see #DabOfShame
— Delightful Chip (@HawkAyo) February 9, 2017
The supporters
#DabOfShame what is wrong with CORD sympathisers. If your leaders are old to dab leave Uhuru alone. pic.twitter.com/ZzPDICmvkP
— Dennis W (@denniswainainam) February 8, 2017
