Christina Shusho’s mysterious post about makeup has intrigued Kenyans.

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Christina Shusho, the singer known for “Shusha Nyavu,” has a message to share with people worldwide. She started by cautioning how her message should be interpreted.

“This message is for the ordinary citizen. By the people, for the people. Reduce the makeup.”

The Tanzanian singer shared on her social media about the challenges people face in being true to themselves, often fearing rejection or disapproval from others.

“I have some time now, and I want to share a message. I haven’t put on makeup because I’m in the midst of 7 days of prayer. It got me thinking, sometimes you don’t need makeup.”

In today’s life, we apply makeup. Not just on the face. This is what I mean, not just facial makeup. Even in life, someone’s behavior can be like makeup, businesses can also be like makeup, and you hide everything. When wearing makeup, you’re hiding something.”

The gospel minister suggests that this lack of authenticity is problematic. “When a woman wears makeup, sometimes she’s hiding flaws like old age, wrinkles, hiding things that aren’t right on the face. So she looks good, right?

Similarly, some people hide their true behavior under makeup, putting on a facade in front of others. Character is like makeup; if you catch them off guard, without their character makeup on, you won’t believe what you see.”

She advised that you can enhance authenticity by acknowledging both internal and external influences.

“You might say, ‘Is this the person I know or should I wait for another?’ Just as we wait for Jesus. So makeup is good in all aspects, but it’s important to make an effort to ensure that you can live without makeup.

You build a persona where, one day, you can be without makeup, and you will be okay. Then you can build a character that doesn’t require makeup to appear as a good person.”

“You can live without makeup in your character. Don’t put on things that make you look good, while inside you know some of your behaviors are not good. But when you’re with people, you put on makeup on your character.”

“People may think you’re a good person, but deep inside, in your secret intentions, you know that something is not right with you.”

She emphasized the importance of valuing relationships. “So, learn to live a life that is real, without any facades. Let your character be genuine, without any masks.

Your behavior should be authentic, without pretense. And in your dealings, let your work be real—let your words align with your actions. It’s not about putting on a show. Some people talk a good game while wearing their ‘makeup,’ but their actions tell a different story. That’s dull. Instead, strive for sincerity. May God bless you.”

Below are some of the reactions to her long message:

lydia_wanjiku_francis: “These people are just typing ‘RIP’ as if it would be better if she died in a marriage that didn’t suit her… It’s better to see her like this alive than praise her endurance when she’s in a coffin… 🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪… Let them reflect on their own lives and leave our Christina alone….. agh”
pius.murangiri.718: “Mama Zakayo hasn’t descended yet, what can you say about that 😢😢😢 Let’s pray for us Kenyans, we have our issues”
sharon_adisa: “Mom Shusho is speaking to us Kenyans, so those telling her to speak Swahili, please let her be….. we understand her perfectly”
amaittelizian: “Very well said, my people. Tanzanians, you have a great singer but you criticize too much, what have you done for them, learn from her, you’re jealous… Love from 🇰🇪”