YouTuber James Charles Cancelled for Promoting 'Mugshot Challenge'

Controversy is not a new term to James Charles as he is now making headlines for promoting an "insensitive" challenge. The YouTuber and beauty influencer shared his latest make up look with fake bruises and a bloody nose, giving rise to the "Mugshot Challenge" on Tiktok. The internet shortly called out the 20-year-old star claiming that he undermined the veracity of physical abuse in society. Charles has since deleted the post but refused to apologize because "other artists and influencers have done something similar".

james charles took part in the #mugshotchallenge and received backlash for romanticizing domestic abuse.. what do y'all think? pic.twitter.com/iU5eqWxQ7G

— shook (@shook_yt) April 6, 2020

how many times do y'all have to cancel james charles for him to stay cancelled? HES TRASH. leave it in the dumpster. thanks.

— captain obvious ❀ (@_tiredmama) April 7, 2020

I know you're young @jamescharles but you are not stupid #MugshotChallenge Why would you think this was a good idea, it's just plain stupid.

— Leroy (@leroybox73) April 7, 2020

despite the fact that hundreds of other influencers and artists have done something similar, I deleted the mugshot trend because it was never my intention to trigger anyone & it's a waste of time trying to have an open discussion with people who hate me regardless ✌?

— James Charles (@jamescharles) April 6, 2020

Trashing Njahi? Kenyans on Twitter Debate

A new debate looms, whether the traditional Kikuyu "Njahi" (black beans) meal is a delicacy. The light-hearted tweef began when @miss_nyaruai, a Twitter user jokingly said, "If 2020 was a Kenyan dish, it would be Njahi". Another user, @waweruian9 supported the tweet adding, "Njahi ata ueke a million spices it will taste like regrets and failed dreams" [Even if you spice up Njahi, it will taste like regrets and failed dreams]. Others were not happy with the sentiments and made their opinion known, sparking the trending topic. Here are some of the reactions;

Lakini mbona mnadisrespect njahi hivi? I thought you were a man of culture.

— Victor™️ (@Navits_Brother) April 7, 2020

Am I the only one who love njahi....y'all trashing it

— Tasha (@SashaMwihaki) April 6, 2020

Y'all hating on njahi na vile it's an elite meal, smh

— Waguthi (@_misplacedhuman) April 6, 2020

Y'all seriously don't eat njahi ??

— Saiya (@manlikesaiya) April 6, 2020

Commemorating World Health Day

Today is World Health Day. It is a campaign which celebrates "the work of nurses and midwives and remind world leaders of the critical role they play in keeping the world healthy", this according to WHO. The organization adds that its aim for this year is highlighting the current status of nursing around the world, by making a series of recommendations to strengthen the nursing and midwifery workforce.

It's #WorldHealthDay!

All over the world nurses, midwives and all health workers are fighting day and night to keep us safe from the #coronavirus!

Take a minute today to say: #ThanksHealthHeroes! pic.twitter.com/IBEEfHuzz7

— World Health Organization (WHO) (@WHO) April 7, 2020

It's #WorldHealthDay!

Women make up the majority of the health and social workforce, performing superhero tasks every day.

RT to show your thanks. ? pic.twitter.com/uaTKrTEBEi

— UN Women (@UN_Women) April 7, 2020

This World Health Day, let's show our appreciation and celebrate the undying spirit of healthcare workers all around the world. #WorldHealthDay! pic.twitter.com/UIXOkZp5A2

— nithiin (@actor_nithiin) April 7, 2020