Lilian Nganga has dismissed online criticism over her decision to build a family with rapper Juliani instead of her former partner, politician Alfred Mutua, after a viral social media post questioned her choice.

The debate began after an X user shared a video of Juliani performing on stage alongside the couple’s four-year-old son, Utheri, claiming the child might one day resent his mother for not being born into the family of “a billionaire and influential political figure.”

The clip captures a light-hearted moment between father and son, with Juliani pausing his performance to interact playfully with Utheri.

Nganga responded directly to the post, defending both her son and her family.

“I am the mom. His name is Utheri. He is four years old. Please go ahead and get kids with the billionaire since I didn’t. Feel free to keep us updated,” she wrote.

I am the Mom.

His name is Utheri. He is 4 years old.

Please go ahead and get kids with the billionaire ? since I didn’t.

Feel free to keep us updated.

Bure kabisa! ? https://t.co/AYRGKerZaB

— Lillian Nganga (@LillyanneNganga) August 4, 2026

Her response quickly gained traction online, attracting hundreds of likes and shares as many users praised her for pushing back against the criticism.

Nganga and Juliani have been together for several years following her highly publicised split from Mutua. The couple share one son and have occasionally shared moments of their family life on social media.

The latest exchange has reignited a long-running online discussion about Nganga’s decision to leave a relationship with a prominent politician for one with the award-winning musician.

While some social media users continue to frame the choice in terms of wealth and status, others have defended Nganga, arguing that personal happiness and family values outweigh financial considerations.

Her response has since become the focal point of the online conversation, eclipsing the original video that sparked the debate.