Michelle Ntalami did not expect a relaxing weekend trip to breezy Diani to end up in a week-long scandal. But that's exactly what the Marini Naturals boss got in return.
First, Michelle got everyone talking when she seemingly confirmed gossip of her sexual preference by posting intimate photos of her and former Tahidi High actress Makena Njeri at the beach.
The two have always posted each other with sweet messages on their Instagrams, showing off their affection towards one another. But that recent trip more or less confirmed their romantic relationship.
The gay Diani soiree was quickly overshadowed by another breaking scandal of a fake Instagram flex gone wrong. In a post-holiday Instagram plug, Michelle thanked the luxury jet airline Safarilink for flying her and Makena to and from her sunny holiday, privately.
That's until an eagle-eyed fan blew the whistle on Michelle by exposing her 'fake' claims. The fan who revealed the information to gossip blogger Edgar Obare said that she was on a commercial Jambojet flight with Michelle and her new boo. And that the two were definitely flying budget.
"This watu wa social media aki. Kutupatia pressure na mauongo mingi. Now I was flying from Diani the same day these guys were flying back. I saw them take those pictures and videos next to Safarilink, but my dear walipanda tu Jambojet na sisi. Ghai! Fake it till you make it kwa kweli."
Michelle caught wind of the scandal and wrote to celebrity gossip blogger Edgar Obare to explain her side of the story:
"The story of Safarilink has been completely taken out of context and misconstrued. There is absolutely no "tea" there and it's absurd."
She went on to defend her reputation as a real one and never ever being involved in faking her life for social media and clout.
"If you know me well, you know damn well that I don't "fake" anything, especially not for social media. Also if you know me you would know that fake-flexing on the Gram is one of my biggest pet peeves in today's society."
But now Michelle has seemingly had enough of the gossip, tea, and chatter. She is showing her haters where they are on her list of priorities. In an Instagram post, she addresses the controversies with subliminal shade to her detractors:
"I must be color blind because all I see is Money Green."
In another post, she compares blocking the noise of the scandals to using sunscreen:
"I think Sunscreen is an entire life concept. Use sunscreen in your life too. Protect yourself from the harmful rays of the world. People will try burn you, don’t let their harsh energy get to you. When someone tries you, sunscreen that MF! 🚫 Block negativity and preserve your glow! ✨ Mine is constantly on SPF 50."
