Africa [VIDEO] Kenyan Influencer Elsa Majimbo Opens Up About Fallout with Naomi Campbell

Kenyan model and social media influencer, Elsa Majimbo, recently took to TikTok to share a candid and emotional account of her strained relationship with supermodel Naomi Campbell. In a lengthy video, Majimbo detailed the ordeal she went through with Campbell, revealing a narrative of mentorship gone awry.

The story began in 2020 when Majimbo, an avid admirer of Campbell, reached out to the supermodel during her visit to Nairobi. What started as a mutual social media following turned into a personal meeting and a shopping spree with Naomi and her brother. The pinnacle of this newfound connection came when Campbell invited Majimbo on vacation, fulfilling a dream for the Kenyan model.

However, the relationship took a turn when Campbell suggested that Majimbo create a documentary about her life in Kenya and her journey into Hollywood. The conflict arose when Majimbo independently produced a documentary addressing discrimination and her experiences as a woman of color, without informing Campbell.

The miscommunication led to a heated phone call where Campbell expressed anger over being left out of the project. Despite Majimbo's attempts to explain, the situation worsened, leading to a breakdown in communication and hostility between the two.

Majimbo shared the emotional toll this strained relationship took on her mental health, revealing that she resorted to drinking as a coping mechanism after feeling ostracized in the industry.

Months later, Majimbo realized the potential impact of her conflict with Campbell on her career when she met Edward Enninful, the editor of British Vogue. Enninful hinted that her industry ostracism might be linked to the fallout with Campbell.

In her TikTok video, Majimbo expressed the difficulty of speaking out but emphasized the importance of acknowledging the challenges she faced in her career, even if they came from another black woman. This revelation sheds light on the complexities of mentorship and relationships in the competitive world of fashion and entertainment