The Kenyan online community has come out strongly against TikToker Diana Rose following her controversial remarks directed at Brian, the son of the late Milly wa Doc. Milly, a beloved TikTok personality, passed away recently, leaving behind two children. In the wake of her death, efforts by fellow creators and well-wishers to support her children, particularly by raising funds for a house, have been met with both compassion and criticism.
While many influencers rallied behind the initiative to provide shelter and stability for Brian and his sister, Sheila, Diana Rose took a different and unpopular stance. During a live session that featured Milly’s son, she bluntly told the young man to “go get a job” instead of expecting continued financial assistance from netizens. Her comments quickly stirred outrage across platforms, as many users felt they were insensitive and disrespectful—especially given the timing, just days after the children buried their mother.
Diana didn’t stop there. She further suggested that Sheila should go live in Germany with her father instead of relying on the generosity of online supporters in Kenya. Additionally, she expressed concerns about Sheila’s safety, claiming that TikTok had become a predatory space for young girls. However, these comments were seen by many as misplaced and unnecessarily accusatory.
Her statement, “The fact that Milly wa Doc was a TikToker does not mean that you should come here and say how people should raise funds for you,” triggered a strong emotional backlash. Many Kenyans questioned who gave Diana the moral authority to lecture grieving children, especially after the community had come together to offer comfort and support.
The comments section on various platforms flooded with reactions condemning Diana’s approach. Some users called her heartless, while others accused her of seeking relevance through controversy. Many questioned whether she had contributed anything substantial toward Milly’s burial, with sentiments such as “huyu mama alichanga how much?” (how much did she contribute?) and “siku ile Diana atapatwa na shida atajionea” (the day Diana faces hardship, she will understand) echoing across TikTok and other social spaces.
Some users also pointed out that Diana had previously announced her exit from TikTok to focus on her mental health, which made her sudden reappearance in such a controversial manner even more questionable. Critics wondered why she would return just to target grieving children and stir unnecessary conflict.
Adding another emotional layer to the story, a video has surfaced in which Milly wa Doc revealed her wishes to be cremated. In it, she asked that instead of spending large sums on her burial, any funds raised should go toward helping her children. This has led many to argue that the fundraising efforts for Brian and Sheila are not only valid but also aligned with their mother’s last wishes.
Questions are also being raised about whether Milly’s son has access to her documents and assets. Some influencers have been urging him to secure whatever his mother left behind and ensure it remains in the hands of the family. Brian, however, declined to disclose too much, suggesting that Milly’s personal life was more complex than her online persona suggested.
As the situation unfolds, many are calling for empathy and compassion, especially during such a vulnerable time for Milly’s children. The consensus remains clear: this is a time for support, not judgment.
