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February 19, 2024

‘Not friends, not enemies,’ Elsa Majimbo reveals strained relationship with Naomi Campbell

‘Not friends, not enemies,’ Elsa Majimbo reveals strained relationship with Naomi Campbell

Kenyan comedian Elsa Majimbo has raised eyebrows after making allegations against British model and actress Naomi Campbell, with whom she previously had a close friendship.

Elsa turned to social media to release an eight-minute video in which she claimed Campbell pushed her into drinking and sadness after being disappointed in her (Elsa’s) actions.

Elsa and Naomi Campbell first met in 2020, when the supermodel went on vacation to Kenya. Elsa texted her, and the two decided to go on holiday together.

The comedian claimed she was once in a strong relationship with the supermodel and had plans for projects together when Naomi unexpectedly called and threatened her with a lawsuit for filming a documentary without her consent.

Elsa stated that while on vacation with Naomi, they discussed filming a documentary on her (Elsa), with Naomi serving as the financier and counselor.

But evidently, Elsa had done one about herself, and when it aired, Naomi was outraged, and that was the start of their feud.

Elsa also alleged Naomi Campbell told her friends that she made her, something she (Elsa) is not willing to agree with, but acknowledged the affiliation with the supermodel provided her enormous prestige and catapulted her higher up in the entertainment.

Expressing her reasons for speaking out, Majimbo stated, “Talking about the Naomi Campbell situation is very hard and scary for me. But I don’t want to be owned by someone else, and I want to acknowledge a lot of big hits and blows in my career came from another black woman and not my own incompetence.”

She further stated, “I will say that Naomi did give me a lot of credibility, especially when I first came into Hollywood, She made me feel special, she did a lot of things for me, so I wouldn’t say she made me. But she did play a big role in a lot of the things. We’re not friends, we’re not enemies, we’re not anything.”

Naomi Campbell welcomes second child

Supermodel British model, Naomi Campbell in June 2023 announced the arrival of her second child – a baby boy – at the age of 53.

The star, who welcomed her first child two years ago, announced the arrival of her son online on Thursday, telling her followers “it’s never too late.”

She had not previously revealed she was expecting a second child and did not offer any further details around the birth.

Naomi Campbell made similar headlines in 2021 when she announced the arrival of her baby daughter on Instagram.

The British model called the latest addition to her family “a true gift from God.”

“My little darling, know that you are cherished beyond measure and surrounded by love from the moment you graced us with your presence,” she wrote on Instagram, alongside a photograph which appears to show her and her daughter holding the newborn baby’s hand.

“A True Gift from God, blessed! Welcome Babyboy. #mumoftwo.”

“It’s never too late to become a mother,” she added.

Last year, Naomi Campbell – the first black model to appear on the cover of Vogue – posed with her daughter for the cover of British Vogue, and affirmed she had not been adopted, “She’s my child,” she said.

The model and charity fundraiser, who received an honorary doctorate last year for her impact on global fashion. described becoming a mum as “the best thing I’ve ever done.”

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