Diana Nikita Reveals Update on Delayed Payment After Public Complaint

Kenyan content creator Diana Nikita has accused an influencer marketing company of delaying payment for completed work, saying a remittance advice she received after speaking out did not mean the money had reached her account.

Kenyan content creator Diana Nikita has publicly criticised an influencer marketing company over an alleged payment delay, calling for compensation for work she says she has completed and urging brands to reconsider their partnerships with the platform.

In statements shared on social media, Diana questioned why creators had to push so hard to receive payment for their work.

“Yaani you guys think I have not gone to school or what or you think I lack knowledge??? Unbelievable,” she said.

She also called on brands to reconsider awarding deals through the company if creators continued to experience similar payment concerns.

Diana Nikita receives remittance advice

In a subsequent update, Diana said she received a remittance advice dated October 19 after publicly raising concerns about the delayed payment.

“After I spoke publicly about my delayed payment, I received this remittance advice dated 19 October. I appreciate the update, but a remittance advice is not the same as money reflecting in my account,” she stated.

A remittance advice is a document that provides details about a payment, such as the amount and the transaction involved. However, the document alone does not establish that the recipient’s bank account has been credited.

Diana’s statement therefore distinguished between receiving notification of a payment and confirming that the funds were available in her account.

The amount involved, the payment’s processing status and the company’s explanation were not provided in the available account.

Diana questions solidarity among Mombasa creators

The content creator also expressed disappointment with fellow influencers, particularly those based in Mombasa, saying she had noticed several viewing her social media stories about the dispute without publicly commenting on the matter.

“Now I am seeing the Mombasa creators, most of them actually watching my stories, and I know y’all discussing behind the tent and not doing anything. It’s very frustrating,” she said.

Diana further challenged creators who believed they might receive different treatment from the company, urging them to reconsider their continued association with the platform.

“And if you think you will be treated differently, continue being desperate. Y’all should even unfollow them because what other evidence do you need after multiple reports of such cases? Y’all don’t have unity for real,” Diana added.

Her remarks highlighted her frustration over what she described as a lack of public support from fellow content creators amid concerns about alleged payment delays.

However, the available account does not independently establish the circumstances of other creators’ experiences or whether they had encountered similar problems with the company.

Calls for accountability in influencer marketing

Diana maintained that requesting payment for completed work was neither unprofessional nor an overreaction, encouraging fellow creators to speak up when they experience payment delays.

The report also noted that the company had previously faced criticism from creators over alleged payment issues, although the details of those earlier complaints were not provided.

Payment disputes can raise concerns about trust and accountability in influencer marketing, where businesses engage digital creators to promote products and services to online audiences.

For creators, clear payment terms, agreed deadlines and transparent communication can help establish expectations before work begins.

The company’s response to Diana’s latest allegations was not available at the time of publication.

The specific company involved, the amount allegedly outstanding and whether the payment subsequently reached Diana’s account remain unconfirmed in the available information.

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