“Stop drawing my portrait without my permission” Jalang’o warns Kenyan artists

Jalang’o has warned Kenyan artists that he will not buy or accept unsolicited paintings or drawings of his portraits anymore.

The comedian explained his reasons in a lengthy post on social media. Jalas said that he already has enough drawings and paintings that he can’t accept more.

“Dear Artists ( potrait and pencil artists). First thank you for the amazing job you are doing! More respect to all artists who have taken their time to draw and put my likeness on paper…I have to now request any artist trying to draw me to please stop! I will not accept your art because i have nowhere to take it or hang it! Why? For the past five years i have received hundreds of portraits from different artists and the pieces are getting spoiled because i dont have anywhere to hang them , my house is full my office is full…it hurts me to see you hard earned work just go to waste!” Wrote Jalang’o.

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The Kiss FM presenter also pointed out that some artists were ambushing him with painting and drawings that were clumsily done.

“Before you draw me just try and get intouch and ask me if I want a painting! Dont ambush me with your work and think ill buy or accept it even for free! I wont because i have nowhere to take them! If you want my support let me know! Ill do that even without you drawing me! I request that just dont draw me! But bring your work and ill support you! Wengine pia wanachora mtu hata sijui🤣🤣🤣
Daily I receive a drawing! Hata kama ni wewe where would you take them? Thank you and God bless!!” Wrote Jalang’o.

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