Kenyan comedian and media personality Steve Thompson Maghana, popularly known as Oga Obinna, has sparked widespread discussion online after publicly addressing romantic advances from an 18-year-old admirer.
Obinna made it clear that while he appreciates support and admiration from fans, he draws firm boundaries when it comes to age and relationships.
On the night of Thursday, December 25, 2025, the comedian shared screenshots on his official Instagram account showing a private conversation initiated by a young woman identified as Shaline. The exchange followed her viral appearance in Kakamega, where she was seen carrying a placard declaring her love for Obinna and boldly stating she was ready to give him twins.
In her message, Shaline introduced herself by referencing the placard, writing, “Hello, good evening, I’m Shaline. The one on that postcard.” Obinna responded respectfully but firmly, explaining that she was too young for him to consider romantically. He added that he prefers dating single mothers and stressed that 18 was “too young” for him.
Adopting a fatherly tone, the father of five advised Shaline to focus on her education and future rather than relationships or starting a family at such a young age.
“Also, at 18, what are you doing thinking of children? Focus, Shaline. You will think of me in six years when you remember this text,” Obinna wrote, adding that she would likely understand his response with time.
Despite the rejection, Shaline asked to meet him briefly in a public place, even if only to greet him or take a photo together. Obinna declined once again, cautioning her against publicly sharing her phone number for safety reasons and assuring her they might cross paths someday.
He later blocked her, effectively ending the conversation, and jokingly urged single mothers not to send him love confessions—remarks that sparked mixed reactions across social media, with many praising him for setting clear and responsible boundaries.
