In a generation where trends move fast on social media, during a Tiktok binge, Kenyan Gen z’s are proving that they are not just here to vibe but they are here to remix culture too.
The Gen Z-inspired methali is taking over social media especially on Tiktok. The age-old proverbs we grew up hearing from our shoshos and aunties have now been flipped and served with a hefty side of humour, sarcasm and an iconic Gen Z spice.
These rebranded methali are more than just jokes. They capture the essence of today’s youth in honesty, wittyness, self-awareness and being unborthered.
They make you laugh, but also make you think, sometimes both at once. Here are some of the few Gen Z methali that are making rounds online.
- Aliyekudharau siku moja atakudharau tena usipojituma. Forget that hopeful tone of redemption; Gen Z is reminding you that second chances aren’t guaranteed unless you level up. This one is about staying focused and proving people wrong with actions not just vibes.
- Chelewa chelewa utapata tushalewa .
A hilarious twist on chelewa chelewa utapata mtoto si wako, this one captures FOMO culture perfectly. In Gen Z terms, be late and miss the party.
3. Asiyesikia la wakuu hupigwa kiatu
Now this one, a remix of the classic warning proverb. Instead of sufferring consequences from disobedience, here you risk getting pigead with a shoe. This is a sarcastic way of mimicking the recent incident that happened to President William Ruto.
4.Haba na haba huenda Habanos
Normally, Habanos is a place where people go to have fun, get drinks, meet celebrities and dance. It’s a twist of haba na haba hujaza kibaba.
5.When the deal is too good, we niite.
Instead of cautioning like the original saying, Gen Z’s version is all about “let me eat too.” If there is a good deal don’t keep, just share.
6. Mwenda pole na uber hajui nganya.
A chaotic twist on mwenda pole hajikwai . This version shouts out the people who take ubers as a mode of transport yet they can take Nyangas that go faster than the uber taxis.
7. Sili za mwizi ni wantam.
A foofie remix of siku za mwizi ni arubaini, turning karma into a delicious affair. Gen Z’s way of saying you’ll get caught, but untill then, life’s kinda sweet.
