Tanzanian actress Fridah Kajala has addressed viral images circulating online, which she says were digitally manipulated to harm her reputation and that of her daughter, Paula.
In a statement, Kajala clarified that the pictures were fabricated, explaining that her face and her daughter’s were superimposed on other people’s bodies.
She said that the pictures and videos have caused her so much pain, with people questioning her parenting abilities.
“Sijawahi na sitawahi kupiga picha ya namna hiyo na Binti niliembeba tumboni miezi tisa na kumzaa kwa uchungu, huenda nina kasoro nyingi kwa wengi lakini msisahau kitu kimoja, mimi bado ni mama . (I have never and will never take such a picture with a daughter that I carried for 9 months and gave birth in so much pain. I might be having many weaknesses, but don’t forget I am a mother.)
Na uchungu wangu kwa Paula ni kama wa kwako wewe umesoma post hii kwa mwanao. Hata Kama nina uchafu wa nanma gani kama mnavyosema siwezi kufikia kupiga picha ya namna hiyo na mwanangu wa kumzaa, na zaidi nina hofu ya mungu. (My pain for Paula is just like yours with your child. Even if I am dirty as you say, I can not get to the point of taking nude photos with my daughter, I am God-fearing.)” read a statement from Fridah.
Kajala also expressed concern over the impact such incidents have on families, especially children, and called for stronger action against those who spread manipulated content.
This is not the first time public figures in Tanzania have faced such challenges.
Authorities have previously warned against the circulation of misleading digital content, stressing that cybercrime laws will be enforced.
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