Kenyan socialite and entrepreneur Huddah Monroe has urged Kenyans to ease off the pressure of solving family struggles that have existed for generations, reminding them that true wealth is built over time.
In a series of Instagram stories,Huddah spoke about the unrealistic expectations many people place on themselves to break generational poverty in a single lifetime.
“Remember, you can’t solve all your family problems that you didn’t cause. Your parents, grandparents, and the people before them would’ve made a smoother ride for you. They didn’t—so why do they expect you to fix generational struggles in one lifetime?” she wrote.
Using Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote as an example, Huddah emphasized how wealth often takes generations to build. “I was reading about this man—one of the wealthiest men of his time. This is Aliko Dangote’s great-great-grandfather! Now, Dangote himself is 67 years old, and that’s his great-grandpa. So when you’re hustling, remember, it’s generational,” she noted.
Huddah encouraged her followers to work smart without overwhelming themselves, pointing out that not everything is within one’s control. She also called out the judgmental nature of social media, where people mock others for financial struggles—while they, too, are yet to fully make it.
“The internet is full of poor people judging other poor people for what they also don’t have. It takes just one major issue for most people to fall back into poverty. Honestly, we’re all trying. We are yet to make it make it! Like, truly set for the next 80 years,” she shared.
In June 2024, the Rich Beauty founder stirred conversations when she challenged Africans to rethink parenthood and financial planning, urging them to adopt long-term wealth-building strategies similar to white communities.
“Most African parents gave birth with the belief that ‘a child comes with their own blessings.’ But did you prepare for that plate?” she questioned.
Huddah argued that unplanned parenthood often leads to financial struggles that stretch across generations, making it difficult for families to escape poverty.
“Some 40-year-olds are still stuck in the same poverty they grew up in, raising kids they didn’t plan for, while also taking care of ageing parents. Then, there’s the parent who’s growing old, struggling with medical bills and debts. When does this person ever truly make it? Probably never! Then they die poor, and the cycle continues,” she explained.
She called for a radical shift in mindset, emphasizing that true wealth is strategic and generational—not just about hustling hard.
“Tell me why white communities will always be ahead. They plan for generations before having kids. Africans should do better. Say no to black tax,” she concluded.
Article By Suzy Nyongesa.