Piece by: PAUL AMUKO

10 May 2023

• Clout chasing, the act of seeking attention and fame through controversial actions or statements, has become a pervasive trend in modern society.

• However, in cases of rape allegations, the use of clout chasing has significant consequences for the validity of such claims.

Lynn Ngugi, a Kenyan journalist through her YouTube show has called out upcoming artist Miss P for using rape to clout chase.

Almost a year ago, Kenya’s female artist Miss P made a very serious claim that Willy Paul had abused her, then she completely changed the story saying it was all a lie. Weeks later they are back to doing music together as if nothing had happened.

''Now, while I agree these two make great music together, such acts of clout chasing should not be tolerated. This is a slap to the real survivors of sexual abuse.'' Lynn Ngugi.

She claims it is sad that Miss P can instill doubt about a sensitive topic in society, rape is not something that should be joked about.

''When we have a situation where as a country we can entertain the fact that someone can come and talk about sexual abuse and then at another time this person is busy making music holding hands kissing to prove a point and I was like how are we kissing our abusers now?'' Lynn Ngugi.

Lynn Ngugi claims we as a society bend towards women when it comes to matters of rape, she notes there are many men in prison right now for a crime they did not commit.

She also claims sexual assault is not something to be joked about, especially with the number of people with unhealed trauma.

Clout chasing, the act of seeking attention and fame through controversial actions or statements, has become a pervasive trend in modern society.

However, in cases of rape allegations, the use of clout chasing has significant consequences for the validity of such claims.

The Miss P and Willy Paul rape allegation case highlight the impact of clout chasing on the credibility of genuine survivors of sexual abuse and the need for a more responsible approach to such sensitive issues.

Miss P's initial allegation against Willy Paul of sexual abuse attracted significant attention and condemnation from the public.

However, her subsequent retraction of the claims and the revelation that they had reconciled led to speculation that the allegations were made solely for clout-chasing purposes.

Lynn Ngugi has been vocal in her criticism of such actions, arguing that they undermine the credibility of genuine survivors of sexual abuse and contribute to a culture of victim blaming.

The use of rape allegations for clout chasing has significant consequences for the validity of such claims.

It can create a culture of skepticism and doubt around genuine survivors of sexual abuse, leading to the discrediting of their claims.

Clout chasing also has a negative impact on the psychological well-being of genuine survivors of sexual abuse, who may fear being labeled as attention seekers or liars. It can also discourage other survivors from coming forward with their own stories, further perpetuating a culture of silence and shame.

In the Miss P and Willy Paul case, the use of rape allegations for clout chasing has also had a detrimental effect on the public perception of rape allegations as a whole.

It has created a sense of cynicism and mistrust around such claims, making it more difficult for genuine survivors to receive the support and validation they deserve.

To combat the negative impact of clout chasing on the validity of rape allegations, a more responsible approach is needed.

This includes holding individuals accountable for false or exaggerated claims, while also ensuring that genuine survivors of sexual abuse receive the support and validation they need

It also involves fostering a culture of empathy and understanding around the issue of sexual abuse, where survivors are encouraged to come forward with their stories without fear of judgment or disbelief.

In conclusion, the Miss P and Willy Paul rape allegation case highlights the negative impact of clout chasing on the validity of such claims.

It creates a culture of skepticism and doubt around genuine survivors of sexual abuse, undermining their credibility and further perpetuating a culture of silence and shame.

A more responsible approach is needed to combat the negative impact of clout chasing and ensure that genuine survivors of sexual abuse receive the support and validation they deserve.