People’s Liberation Party (PLP) leader Martha Karua has surprised Kenyans by participating in the viral “Donjo Maber Challenge” to mark her 68th birthday.
The challenge is associated with the hit song “Donjo Maber”, a collaboration between Nairobi-born artist Iyanii and Samburu-raised dancehall star Dufla Diligon
In a video that quickly made the rounds on TikTok, Instagram, and X, Karua can be seen smiling as she follows the signature moves of the challenge.
The group performs a combination of synchronised shoulder rolls, footwork, and rhythmic hand gestures.
The Donjo Maber Challenge has swept across Kenya’s digital platforms in recent weeks, driven by the infectious energy of the song “Donjo Maber”.
The phrase “Donjo Maber”, which loosely translates to “enter well” or “come in properly” in Dholuo, became a playful slogan for good vibes and confidence.
Social media users embraced the phrase and choreography, turning it into a TikTok dance phenomenon.
The challenge involves short, high-energy dance routines performed to the track’s chorus, often shared under hashtags like #DonjoMaberChallenge and #DonjoMaberDance.
Participants of all ages and backgrounds — from school kids to celebrities — have joined in. Karua’s participation, however, brought a new level of excitement.
“She just raised the bar. Martha Karua doing the Donjo Maber Challenge on her birthday? That’s legendary,” wrote one user on X.
Iyanii (real name Ian Oure) is no stranger to going viral.
Born and raised in Mathare slums, he overcame numerous hardships — including dropping out of university due to lack of school fees — before turning to music full-time.
His breakout hit “Pombe” made waves across Kenya’s airwaves and social platforms, earning him a reputation as a go-to artist for party anthems.
He followed up with hits like “Furaha” and now “Donjo Maber”, solidifying his place in Kenya’s Gengetone and Afro-pop scenes.
His counterpart, Dufla Diligon (real name David Long’oji Ekiru), hails from Baragoi in Samburu County. Growing up as the youngest in a pastoralist family, Dufla developed a passion for music early on and coined his stage name from the word “Dubla”, a nickname his mother gave him. Known for hits like “Tempo”, he blends dancehall and ragga influences, performing under Grandpa Records.
