The entertainment industry is no stranger to drama, and recently, Kenyan actresses Jackie Matubia and Auudi Rowa have been at the center of it. The two stars clashed publicly over the new series ‘Toxic‘, with Rowa accusing Matubia of disrespect and credit issues.
Rowa took to Instagram to voice her frustrations, claiming that Matubia called her “bitter and insecure” just for asking that her name be spelled correctly in the show’s credits. “Jackie Matubia just called me bitter and insecure just because I asked for my credits on her show to be written correctly. Bitter and insecure and you can’t spell my name correctly,” she wrote in her Instagram stories.
Rowa, who is part of Matubia’s show, says she gave it her all and finds it insulting that Jackie thinks she’s bitter because she requested to have credits written correctly. She went on to say that she was surprised by the price she is paying for supporting her friend Jackie.
“Anyway, watch ‘Toxic’ on YouTube and make her the money she never paid us. A befitting name for the show for the befitting creator,” Rowa added, alleging payment issues as well.
Matubia responded with a cryptic biblical reference, suggesting betrayal from close quarters. “Hata Jesus alikuwa na disciples, same disciples kissed him on the cheek, sembuse Jackie Matubia?” she remarked, implying that betrayal from friends or colleagues is not surprising. Matubia also challenged Rowa to provide evidence of any rude comments, stating, “If you want to come out and say someone has done, don’t quote, give the screenshots.”
Matubia, determined to clear her name, suggested taking legal action. “I feel like we need to involve our lawyers because when we have payment messages and someone says they were not paid, then that’s beyond social media,” she said, underscoring her readiness to resolve the matter through legal channels.
Jackie Matubia, a well-known figure in Kenyan entertainment, rose to fame through her roles in popular TV shows like ‘Tahidi High’ and ‘Zora’. She has built a reputation for herself as a talented actress and producer. On the other hand, Auudi Rowa is a respected actress and media personality, recognized for her work in various Kenyan productions.
The public fallout between the two actresses has definitely cast a shadow on the highly anticipated series ‘toxic’ and sparked conversations about professionalism and respect in the industry.
