In the viral clip, Skai recalled visiting Kenya and asserted that mirrors were costly, adding that many children she met had never seen their own reflections until they looked at her phone. In a video shared on social media on Sunday, July 19, 2026, the actress stated she regretted how her earlier comments had been received and stressed that she meant no disrespect to. In the viral clip, Skai recalled visiting Kenya and asserted that mirrors were costly, adding that many children she met had never seen their own reflections until they looked at her phone.
She stated she later realised that her words had been interpreted as a general statement about the country. Addressing the controversy, Jackson stated she genuinely enjoyed her visit to Kenya and hoped people would understand the context of her earlier remarks. “I wanted to apologise for my conversation when I was talking about my trip to Kenya.
I did not mean any disrespect by it. I went back in 2018, and I did go to a very tiny village,”she stated. She added that the information she shared came from conversations she had with teachers and children during the visit.
“I wasn’t trying to be disrespectful. I really, really enjoyed my time in Kenya. I truly loved my experience, and I was not being funny,”she stated.
Jackson also questioned to forgive her, stating she would never intentionally make comments that would offend people. “I just wanted to apologise. I hope you guys forgive me.
I would never be disrespectful or just say anything that’s crazy because I’m not that type of person,”she added. While some social media users welcomed her clarification and accepted that she was referring to a specific village she toured, others maintained that public figures should be more careful when making comments about other countries. The discussion has also renewed conversations about the importance of avoiding stereotypes when speaking about African countries, with many pointing out that one experience cannot represent an entire nation.
Jackson’s apology comes days after she faced criticism over remarks she made while reflecting on her trip to Kenya. Speaking about the visit, she had stated:“When I went to Kenya, I realised that mirrors are very expensive, so a lot of people don’t know what they look like. But they aren’t insecure about themselves.
A lot of the children had never seen their own reflections, so when they saw themselves on my phone, they were very excited and happy.” The comments quickly attracted widespread criticism from many online, with some stating they painted an inaccurate picture of the country. Others argued that while Jackson may have been describing her experience in one community, her words appeared to generalise the entire country, prompting the actress to issue a public apology.
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