Is kenyan fashion too westernized ?

Welcome back to Episode 73 of The Worst Friends Podcast!This week we're joined by Munie, a Kenyan model, creative, and founder of the fashion brand BUBU.We start by addressing the viral comparison that had people calling him Kenya's A$AP Rocky and how it all started from TikTok comments. Munie also shares stories from his days as an interviewer, hosting notable guests and attending major events around Nairobi.The conversation then dives deep into his modeling journey, which began in 2021 through a genuine love for fashion. He talks about the influence of his parents, borrowing his father's clothes growing up, and how his mother's tailoring skills inspired his creative eye.We also discuss some of the biggest challenges facing models today, including industry controversies surrounding unpaid creatives and the realities behind the glamorous image people see online.Munie explains the vision behind BUBU, the fashion brand he launched in 2025, and reveals how teachers once told him he would never succeed because he wasn't academically gifted. Today, he uses that experience as motivation to build something meaningful.We also debate whether Kenyan fashion is becoming too westernized, discuss authenticity in fashion, Nairobi nightlife, cultural experiences, music recommendations, movies, and much more.🎙️ Listen until the end for our Spotify First Song segment and some hilarious stories from life around the Kisii–Narok border.Don't forget to like, comment, subscribe, and share the episode.#TheWorstFriendsPodcast #Munie #KenyanFashion #BUBU #Modeling #FashionPodcast #KenyanPodcast