Tanzanian Influencer Mr Poul Opens Up About Being ‘Chased’ from Charlene Ruto’s Wedding Preparations

Tanzanian influencer Mr Poul shared a hilarious account of being stopped by security at Malaika Beach Hotel during Charlene Ruto's wedding preparations in MwanzaMr Poul revealed he and fellow content creators were told the high-profile ceremony was strictly for family and friendsThe influencer admitted only his local fame saved him from being completely locked out of the heavily guarded venuePAY ATTENTION: Mark TUKO.co.ke as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!

Tanzanian influencer Mr Poul has left the internet in stitches after recounting how he and his crew were nearly turned away from the venue of Charlene Ruto's wedding in Mwanza.

Mr Poul’s crew stopped at Charlene Ruto’s wedding preparations. Photo: Poul Brand, Kaplong. Source: Instagram

Charlene, the daughter of Kenyan President William Ruto, wed Tanzanian entrepreneur Isaya Yunge on Friday, 6 November, at Malaika Beach Hotel in Mwanza.

The event was one of the most talked-about ceremonies of the season, drawing guests from both Kenya and Tanzania under tight security.

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In a video posted on his TikTok account @mrpoul_brand7, the influencer described arriving at the beachfront hotel only to be immediately intercepted by security personnel demanding to know who he was and what his business was there.

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The exchange roughly translates to security asking where he was going, with Mr Poul cheekily introducing himself as "Paul, the groom," only to be met with confused interrogation about which wedding and whether he was even a guest.

He went on to explain that he tried to gain entry by identifying himself and his companions as content creators who had come to document the occasion. The guards were unmoved.

Mr Poul revealed that what ultimately saved him was simply being a recognisable face in the area rather than any formal accreditation or invitation.

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He also noted that the entire town of Mwanza had come alive because of the wedding, describing a buzzing atmosphere surrounding the high-profile event.

The video quickly gained traction online, with viewers finding the candid narration both funny and relatable, particularly those who had attempted to get close to the venue.

Many sympathised with content creators who were locked out of what turned out to be a carefully controlled, invitation-only celebration.

We also highlighted facts about Charlene’s wedding in Mwanza, where her sisters June, Cullie, Stephanie and Nadia Cherono Ruto served as bridesmaids in matching red gowns.

A video captured the sisters walking down the aisle beneath a floral canopy, offering a rare glimpse of the presidential family beyond the political spotlight

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