Embakasi East Member of Parliament (MP) Paul Ongili widely known as Babu Owino is looking for his dedicated supporter who expressed her love and appreciation by tattooing his face on her arm.
Babu Owino, moved by the fan’s dedication took to his Instagram account on Thursday, August 29, 2024, and shared the viral video of his tribute tattoo proudly displayed by the young lady.
Appreciating the love and the profound gesture from his diehard fan, the vocal MP asked for her whereabouts.
“Huyu mrembo ako wapi?(Where is this beautiful lady?) Thank you for the love mrembo,(beautiful).”
Super Fan
In an undated viral video, Babu Owino’s fervent admirer revealed that she has spent Ksh13,500 on the two tattoos of the lawmaker’s name and face.
“Kuna tattoo nilichora nikiwa form four, siku chora niliandika Babu Owino so ni jamaa nimetambua kutoka kitambo, ya kwanza nilichorwa na Ksh3500, ya pili imenichukua Ksh10,000 ,”she disclosed.
The dedicated fan further revealed that her love for the youthful legislature has earned her the nickname ‘Mrs Owish’ adding that her villagemates would tease her whenever the MP gets in trouble with the law.
“Infact nikiulizwa na watu uko single huwa nawaambia soma label so wanaichukuwea seriously hadi wakanibandikia jina Mrs Owish wakijiji yetu jina naitwa nayo ni Mrs Owish juu wanajuanga,,, naile uchokozi huwa naniambia wewe Babu Owino has been arrested waone vile nitareact juu wanajua natambuanga huyu jamaa sana,” she added.
Narrating her undying love story, Babu Owino’s admirer disclosed her morning routine stating that the first thing she does is to wash and oil Babu Owino’s tattooed face adding that she is looking forward to meeting him.
“Nataka kumwambia mimi nataka kumumeet atleast nione huyu mwenye natambua ata nimusalimie na mkono peke yake m naona nikimwona na weza chizi hadi asubuhi nikiamuka unaweza fikiria mimi ni wazimu the first thing mimi naamka namunawa uso na mpaka mafuta ako kwa ndoto yangu.”
Is this true love or obsession?
Tribute tattoos
Apart from the vocal lawmaker, several Kenyan celebrities and public figures have left a mark on the skin of their dedicated fans who have taken unexpected forms to express their admiration, this profound gesture of devotion has become a symbol of unwavering loyalty.
Here are Kenyan celebrities whose fans have tattooed their names and faces on their body parts.
Musician Otile Brown, former Nairobi governor Mike Sonko, YouTuber Diana Marua, W***y Paul, Beauty entrepreneur Phiona, and singer Steve Kay just to mention a few.