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    BBC News Africa‏Verified account @BBCAfrica Aug 29

    Grace is a single mum and nightclub dancer who dreams of being a star. She's looking for a rich "sponsor" - AKA sugar daddy - who can fund her dream of making it as a singer. But is there such a thing as easy money? Watch all 3 of our "Sugar" films now: http://bit.ly/africaeyesugar pic.twitter.com/IjFxV4zRud

    Sex and the sugar daddy
    In Kenya, more and more young women are using sugar daddies to fund a lifestyle worth posting on social media.
    2:37 AM - 29 Aug 2018
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      2. Georgia Genoway‏ @GeorgiaGenoway1 Aug 29
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        This is why we shld fight to educate and empower women. This Kenyan woman has a fixed mindset that she needs a "sponsor", a male, to help her succeed. She is choosing the support of a man over a woman, I don't kno if she has considered networking with another woman in her field..

        6 replies 2 retweets 32 likes
      3. Mckingtorch‏ @AwukuMakafui Aug 29
        Replying to @GeorgiaGenoway1 @BBCAfrica

        She missed the networking class. If the more established women can mentor the less established ones who are struggling perhaps she can get a broader mindset on how to navigate her way through life.

        1 reply 0 retweets 10 likes
      4. Georgia Genoway‏ @GeorgiaGenoway1 Aug 29
        Replying to @AwukuMakafui @BBCAfrica

        I agree! I also think that this video should be used as an opportunity or maybe another alarm clock to get women, who are already in the position to help and mentor other women, to achieve their goals. There is little improvement in the fight for women's advancement...

        1 reply 1 retweet 5 likes
      5. Linda 📷‏ @LindaNoelle_ Aug 30
        Replying to @GeorgiaGenoway1 @AwukuMakafui @BBCAfrica

        Where are these women?😪😪😪

        1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes
      6. Mckingtorch‏ @AwukuMakafui Aug 30
        Replying to @LindaNoelle_ @GeorgiaGenoway1 @BBCAfrica

        They are there. Everyone has the ability to mentor someone if they really want to open up for others to benefit from their experience.

        0 replies 0 retweets 1 like
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      2. Raakesh Savji Parmar‏ @Raakwork Aug 29
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        This is a shameful depiction of Kenyan women tbh - I know so many that are hardworking and fighting to make a name for themselves. My parents fought their way out of poverty in Kenya, and nothing fell in their lap. I can understand the sympathy towards her, but it is misguided.

        2 replies 0 retweets 9 likes
      3. Raakesh Savji Parmar‏ @Raakwork Aug 29
        Replying to @Raakwork @BBCAfrica

        Also Beeb Africa - you need to balance this out by depicting those ppl in Kenya that are working their way up. Kenya is already taking a reputation hit due to corruption, and this stuff does not help. Raise the bar -cant believe I even spent time with you.

        1 reply 0 retweets 4 likes
      4. Sankara Fan‏ @BenOkiyo Aug 29
        Replying to @Raakwork @BBCAfrica

        Shameful it is, but reality for many women, Kenya and elsewhere it is. No media story gives a complete picture, just a small part, mostly those that shock and awe. As Kenyans we should work and help create better opportunities for our youth, only then can the bad press reduce.

        1 reply 2 retweets 2 likes
      5. Raakesh Savji Parmar‏ @Raakwork Aug 30
        Replying to @BenOkiyo @BBCAfrica

        Agree it begins with education and I also understand that desperate times lead to bad choices. However this behaviour perpetuates violence against women, trafficking, and all other shady crimes against humanity.

        0 replies 0 retweets 2 likes
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      1. Bernetta Findley‏ @Bernetta_F Aug 29
        Replying to @BBCAfrica @BBCWorld

        Don't act like this is something new. Women have been living this way all over the world since the beginning of time.

        0 replies 2 retweets 21 likes
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      2. Palace‏ @aremsbee Aug 29
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        Terrible image of #poverty in #Africa, in #Kenya, peculiarly!

        1 reply 0 retweets 8 likes
      3. Loreen Ajwang'‏ @AjwangLoreen Aug 29
        Replying to @aremsbee @BBCAfrica

        I believe this is not entirely a poverty issue, neither is it peculiar to Africa / Kenya. Many women the world over believe they can only get to what they want in life (and easier) through a man/rich “sponsor”, sugar daddy, or whatever else they are called. Empowerment needed.

        1 reply 1 retweet 16 likes
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      1. #ITweetWhatILike‏ @JackiePhamotse Aug 29
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        Thank you for the Feature . It was a eye opening experience to walk into the shoes of these ladies. Life has truly evolved. Our women need better opportunities and self value.pic.twitter.com/10dSNAp0rM

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      1. Ms.Kagacha‏ @MsooBk Aug 29
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭 I won't judge her, she has given her reasons. Just realised how blessed I am to have my mama around to walk with me in the valleys.

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      1. Catherine Lydon‏ @rocknrollElder Aug 29
        Replying to @BBCAfrica @BBCWorld

        Elder Advice: There's a price to pay for everything. What's important is if you are willing to pay that price.

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      1. Dianasaurus‏ @zozomwiza Aug 29
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        What really stands out is how vibrant, confident and intelligent the woman are. It’s unfortunate that these are the best options they can see.

        0 replies 1 retweet 8 likes
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      2. Jacob Nyongesa‏ @Jay_Baraka Aug 29
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        selling Kenya short, most Kenyan ladies are hard working. You dont need a sponsor to have a better life, its a fallacy

        3 replies 0 retweets 2 likes
      3. Sankara Fan‏ @BenOkiyo Aug 29
        Replying to @Jay_Baraka @BBCAfrica

        Everybody has their story and a right to tell it. You have just said your let her also tell hers. No country has the same playing field for everyone. She is hard working but doesn't see any other opportunity to apply this.

        0 replies 2 retweets 3 likes
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      1. Nduva Peter Muendo‏ @muesh82sadart Aug 29
        Replying to @BBCAfrica @SolomonKarori2

        It's a very touching story but how she's approaching her dream is wrong. There's a studio in Dandora that helps artist who don't have enough cash to grow their music careers. She can also go to Nairobi theater for auditioning and if she got the talent they will take her.

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