Kenyan forex trader Sammy Boy has gone public after receiving romantic advances from a man, dismissing the approach and criticizing the stereotypes fueling such incidents. The situation comes in the wake of comedian Flaqo’s skit, which controversially linked forex traders to homosexuality—a portrayal that drew widespread backlash within the trading community.
The Unexpected Encounter
Sammy Boy shared a screenshot of his conversation with the admirer. What started as a casual greeting quickly turned into a confession:
“I like you. I need you, please,” the man wrote.
Caught off guard, Sammy replied:
“Oh my goodness, dude, get a woman, bro.”
Despite the firm response, the man persisted, prompting Sammy Boy to blame the skit-driven stereotypes, saying jokes about traders had gone “too far” and that the world was “sick” for normalizing such narratives.
Fallout from Flaqo’s Skit
Flaqo’s comedy piece portrayed traders as engaging in questionable activities to fund their lifestyles. While intended as satire, the skit offended many in the forex community, including Sammy Boy, Kenyan Prince, and Kafuri.
Several traders responded strongly—some mocking the props used in the skit, others blocking the comedian altogether. They argued that the humor unfairly demeaned their profession, which already faces scrutiny due to traders’ flamboyant displays of wealth on social media.
Parallels with Thee Pluto’s Allegations
This incident follows another controversy involving content creator Thee Pluto, who was accused by a male TikToker of being romantically involved with him. The accuser allegedly threatened to release compromising material unless demands were met.
Pluto firmly denied the claims, labeling them offensive and damaging to his family. He announced plans to take legal action to protect his reputation and discourage similar harassment.
The Impact of Viral Speculation
Both cases underscore the risks public figures face when satire, gossip, and social media speculation blur the line between humor and defamation. For traders like Sammy Boy, the viral spread of false narratives has real consequences—ranging from harassment to personal reputation damage.
By publicly sharing the chat, Sammy Boy sought to dismiss the advances while highlighting the dangers of unchecked online commentary, calling for greater responsibility in how satire and rumors are spread.
