Kenyan socialite and entrepreneur Huddah Monroe has advised Kenyans to take life easy and not feel pressured to achieve what previous generations didn’t.
In a series of Instagram stories shared on Sunday, February 2, 2025, Huddah opened up about the unrealistic expectations many people place on themselves to solve generational issues within their lifetime.
She reminded her followers that it’s impossible to fix all family problems, especially those that have existed for generations.
“And remember you can’t solve all your family problems that you didn’t cause. Your parents, grandparents, and the people before them would’ve made a smoother ride for you. They didn’t, how do they expect you to solve generational problems in this single lifetime?” she wrote.
Using Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote as an example, Huddah illustrated how wealth and success often take generations to build.
“I was reading about this man. One of the wealthiest men of his time. And this is Aliko Dangote’s great-great-grandfather. How old is Dangote? Dangote is 67 years old, and that’s his great-grandpa. So when you’re hustling, remember, it’s generational,” she noted.
Huddah encouraged people to do their best without overwhelming themselves, emphasizing that not everything is within their control.
She also criticized the judgmental nature of social media, where people often mock others for the struggles they face. Huddah reminded her followers that success is a long-term journey, and most people are still working towards true financial stability.
“The internet is full of poor people judging other poor people for what they also don’t have. It takes 1 major issue for most of the people to run back to poverty. Honestly, Everyone is trying. We are yet to make it make it! Like seriously making it. set For the next 80yrs,” Huddah stated.
Huddah’s view on poverty
In June 2024, the Rich Beauty founder encouraged Africans to rethink their approach to parenthood, urging them to adopt strategies similar to those used in white communities to break free from the cycle of poverty.
Through a series of Instagram stories, Monroe emphasized the importance of financial preparedness before bringing children into the world.
“Most African parents, just like most of you, gave birth in the belief that a child comes with their blessings and their plate that you didn’t prepare for,” she remarked.
Adding;
“That poverty mentality needs to be eradicated from the face of the earth now. Most parents are ageing, some of their 40-year-old children barely made it yet outta the poverty they grew up in coz of unplanned parenthood. Plus, they have their kids who also they didn’t plan for, who need education, health, and a roof over their heads.”
Monroe pointed out the challenges many African families face, highlighting how unplanned parenthood and ageing parents contribute to generational poverty.
“And then there’s that parent who is also ageing, who is getting old age sickness to take care of. When will this man or woman ever make it? Probably never! Then he dies poor coz bills have finished him plus borrowing and debt, then the cycle continues,” she explained.
The socialite argued that this recurring pattern keeps many Africans from attaining financial security and long-term prosperity.
“Tell me why white communities will never be ahead. They plan for generations to come before having kids. Africans should do better. Say no to black tax,” Huddah stated.
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