Comedian Butita Reacts after Netizens Claim He's Dating Mammito

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• Comedian Mammito garnered attention with a viral skit mocking Jowie Irungu, who was sentenced to death, but received mixed reactions from Kenyans.

• Mammito's ex-partner, comedian Eddie Butita, humorously responded to being mentioned in discussions surrounding Mammito's viral clip, clarifying that they are not romantically involved.

File image of Eunice Mammito

Eunice Wajiru, known by her stage name Mammito, gained widespread attention after her comedic skit aimed at Jowie Irungu, a musician sentenced to death, went viral. 

However, the skit, which featured a satirical song mocking Jowie, received mixed reactions from Kenyans. 

Amidst the buzz surrounding Mammito's video, her ex-partner, comedian Eddie Butita, found himself inadvertently dragged into the discussion by netizens.

In response to being tagged in Mammito's viral clip, Butita took a lighthearted approach, sharing a video clip of the late President Mwai Kibaki and his wife, Lucy, during a press conference. 

The clip humorously emphasized Kibaki's declaration of having only one wife, Lucy, amid media speculation about additional spouses.

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Butita seized the opportunity to clarify his relationship status with Mammito, emphasizing that they are not romantically involved.

Meanwhile, Mammito continued to stir controversy with her comedic content, releasing a video that poked fun at Jowie's death sentence. 

In her rendition of Dolly Parton's "Jolene," Mammito substituted the name with "Jowie," humorously addressing the situation and suggesting optimistic outcomes for him in prison. 

While some netizens supported Mammito's humorous take on the matter, others criticized it as distasteful, sparking a debate about the boundaries of comedic expression in sensitive topics.