Babushka Responds to Criticism over His Philanthropic Works

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Kennedy Matiso Rioba, better known by his stage name Babushka, is a well-known dancer and digital content creator in Kenya.

But he's also a philanthropist.

Rioba, whose foundation is called Babushka Foundation, has been raising money to build a bridge in his native country, and on Sunday, he announced the completion of the bridge on his Instagram page.

"This is a sign of giving back to society," he wrote.

"Thank you all who made it happen.

The struggle is over now the Joy is here."

Prior to the construction of the bridge, Rioba asked for help to build it.

"This Is the Place I pass daily to go and play football in the field thou risky!" he wrote, per K24, adding, "How how children who pass here and go to school? KENYANS Kindly Let's Unite and build here a Bridge Ata 5 Bob! Anyone willing to be part of @babushka.foundation Support us through TILL No.

No.GOD BLESS YOU ALL ? '#inspiration ? '#godwin ? '

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