A local singer has blasted a leading TV station after being turned away moments before she appeared on a show earlier in February.
In an interview with Edaily, Mistony revealed that the security officers informed her that her dress was “too short” to be allowed on air.
She was then asked to tie a leso before going on air or leave the station.
Mistony, who had appeared on Hot 96FM earlier that day, decided to ditch the interview.
While describing her experience as awful, the London-based Afro-pop Kenyan musician explained that she didn’t see the problem with her dress.
“It felt extremely awful to be turned down by that TV station, yet other media houses received me well in that dress. I respect my body. So, I wouldn’t expose it with an ulterior motive.
"I was well dressed, and I think it is time we start embracing modern culture. Above all, I am an artist; and media houses know that better. I felt humiliated,” she narrated.
Grandpa Records CEO Yusuf ‘Refigah’ Noah, who had accompanied Mistony for the interview stated that the station did not bring up the dress code issue the last time they were there.
“There was a time we were at the TV station for an interview, and they did not mention anything to do with attire. So, why are they introducing a dress code now?” he posed.
