Kenyan digital creator Nebsz Mordechai and his wife Nyathii have found themselves at the center of an online debate after Kenyans questioned the authenticity of receipts shared during their viral Sh1 million-a-day spending challenge.
The couple recently launched the social media challenge, promising to spend Sh1 million daily for a week and document the purchases online.
The content quickly gained traction across TikTok, Instagram and other social platforms, drawing both fascination and skepticism from viewers.
However, the challenge soon attracted scrutiny after some social media users began analyzing the receipts and purchase clips featured in the videos, claiming that some of the receipts appeared to be older than the period when the challenge was announced.
Nebsz introduced the spending spree as a public demonstration of his financial capacity, after facing criticism online over his lifestyle and wealth.
In his announcement, the creator said he would spend Sh1 million every day and document the purchases on social media, allowing followers to see exactly how the money was being used.
The series of videos posted since then has shown the couple shopping for various luxury and household items as they attempt to reach the daily spending target.
Among the purchases showcased in the clips are several lifestyle and home upgrades, including: a pool table, a foosball table, a couch and table set, a bathtub, shower fixtures, jewellery, a sound bar among other purchases.
Some of the videos show the couple visiting stores and selecting items, while others feature receipts and payment confirmations meant to document the transactions.
As the challenge gained popularity, viewers began paying close attention to the receipts shared in the content.
Some Kenyans online claimed that certain receipts appeared to have dates that did not align with the timeline of the spending challenge, raising speculation that some of the purchases might not have been made during the current spree.
The claims quickly spread across social media platforms and entertainment blogs, with users debating whether the challenge was happening in real time or whether some purchases had been made earlier.
In response to the growing speculation, Nebsz shared screenshots and explanations clarifying how the content was being presented.
According to him, the purchases featured in the videos are events that had already taken place earlier, but are only now being documented and shared with audiences.
He indicated that the spending itself is real, but the videos may not necessarily represent real-time transactions, explaining that the series is meant to document and present those purchases gradually.
The creator also insisted that the challenge remains ongoing and that more spending content would be released in the coming days.
Nebsz further promised followers that the spending spree would continue into the following week, with additional purchases expected to be shared online.
The clarification did little to slow the debate, as Kenyans continued to share mixed reactions to the challenge.
Some social media users said the explanation confirmed their suspicions that the purchases were not all being made during the announced challenge period.
Others defended the couple, arguing that content creators often film and release material at different times, meaning documentation delays are not unusual.
Supporters also pointed out that the challenge is largely social media entertainment, rather than a financial audit meant to provide detailed real-time proof of every purchase.
Despite the ongoing debate, Nebsz has indicated that the spending challenge is far from over.
The creator says he plans to share additional purchases and spending updates in the coming week, suggesting that the series will continue evolving as more content is released.