Entertainment
‘SH2 MILLION’ AKOTHEE UNVEILS NEW RATE CARD
Musician Esther Akoth popularly known as Akothee, has released her official rate card for 2026.
The released rate card outlines a clear premium pricing:
- Event Appearances (Non-Performance): KSh700,000
- Live Performances: KSh1.2 million to KSh1.5 million (dependent on event setup)
- Ground Activations: KSh2 million
- Brand Ambassadorship & Marketing Deals: KSh2 million per month
Accompanying the rate card, Akothee addressed her market positioning, “Now you understand why you don’t see brand Akothee on Kenyan events, weddings, baby showers, baby reveals, events here and there. The Brand comes at a cost.”
She further stated the strategic value behind her fees, warning against unauthorised commercial use of her brand, “Get this right in 2026: hanging or tagging along this brand will cost you. Trending with this brand will cost you marketing costs which is not less than 2M tread carefully. Don’t just wake up and rant with zero backup.”
She also added, “I am proud to announce that I am the highest paid marketer in this country. I bring value and negotiation powers that elevate your brand from an unknown brand to a premium brand. I bring both direct and indirect sales. I am not just an influencer; I am a brand strategist and a marketing consultant.”
The musician also revealed she is open to corporate social responsibility (CSR), stating, “If I accept any barter trade to support your business, that’s CSR don’t take my goodness for a weakness. I will sue you badly.”
