Renowned Kenyan musician and philanthropist Esther Akoth a.k.a. Akothee, has clapped back at fellow musician Charles Njagua Kanyi, better known by his stage name Jaguar, over his remarks during a show with a local TV station.

During the 10-over-10 show, Jaguar claimed he was richer than Akothee and Tanzanian artist Harmonize put together as opposed to what an East African report which placed the two at the top.

“If Akothee and Harmonize put together are richer than me I can quit music today,” Jaguar claimed.

However, the remarks did not sit well with the controversial Akothee who took to the social media to express her disapproval of Jaguar and other men who compare their wealth and achievements to those of women.

"Since when did men forget themselves and start competing & comparing themselves with WOMEN?" Akothee asked, in the post.

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She went on to accuse many celebrities and musicians who venture into politics of doing so to make money and remain relevant in power, rather than to serve the common mwananchi or change the economy.

"I don't need that, I AM AKOTHEE PERIOD," she stated, suggesting that she has no desire to seek political office. She also called on politicians to be humble and refrain from bragging about their riches, which she argued were often funded by taxpayers' money.

Akothee also criticized the tendency among some politicians and celebrities to engage in charity work solely for public relations purposes.

She challenged Jaguar to demonstrate his philanthropy more tangibly by assisting the needy both on and off camera.

"Why haven't we seen you take 5 children under your Arm and take them to school? Hiring a chopper for an hour is about 200,000 kshs," she wrote.

"That's school fee for a needy student for 4 years. A real Philanthropist can be felt/seen both off and on cameras."

The musician also took a swipe at those who use her name to gain clout online, asserting that only Eric Omondi, another prominent Kenyan entertainer, was in her league.