A video shared online shows Vindee being beaten mercilessly by a man, as passers-by attempted to intervene.
The incident left Vindee with a lost tooth, while his videographer’s phone was allegedly smashed by the attacker.
Being a prankster can be risky anywhere in the world, and Vindee learned this the hard way. The incident occurred on Monday, December 22, while he was executing one of his signature Ndakushandaa pranks.
Being a prankster can be risky anywhere in the world, and Vindee learned this the hard way. The incident occurred on Monday, December 22, while he was executing one of his signature Ndakushandaa pranks.
In the viral video, a man can be seen attacking Vindee, who struggled to defend himself. Nearby men tried to intervene, but the attacker was relentless.
The videographer, documenting the scene, could be heard explaining the attack to the onlookers.
Vindee later shared the video on social media, describing December 2025 as a particularly challenging month. In his Instagram caption, he wrote:
Vindee later shared the video on social media, describing December 2025 as a particularly challenging month. In his Instagram caption, he wrote:
"Another bad day in the office. December 2025 is not yet done with me. God siku zombo ✊🏿 #prank #foryou"
The prank gone wrong immediately sparked reactions from netizens, many of whom condemned the attacker and expressed sympathy for Vindee. Several comments encouraged him to stay safe while continuing his creative work.
This incident follows closely after another run-in with the law. On December 8, Vindee revealed that he was arrested in Juja while hosting Gloria Ntazola’s brother, Marto, at his home.
The prank gone wrong immediately sparked reactions from netizens, many of whom condemned the attacker and expressed sympathy for Vindee. Several comments encouraged him to stay safe while continuing his creative work.
This incident follows closely after another run-in with the law. On December 8, Vindee revealed that he was arrested in Juja while hosting Gloria Ntazola’s brother, Marto, at his home.
According to Vindee, the arrest occurred as he was helping Marto, who claimed to be homeless amid a widely publicized family dispute.
Vindee insisted that his intentions were purely humanitarian, yet he faced police action, raising concerns among fans about his safety while filming content.
The Ndakushandaa series has gained massive popularity in Kenya, blending humor with surprise reactions from unsuspecting members of the public.
The Ndakushandaa series has gained massive popularity in Kenya, blending humor with surprise reactions from unsuspecting members of the public.
However, it has also attracted criticism from people who believe some pranks cross boundaries and put both the prankster and the public at risk.
In a similar incident, fellow prankster Nicky Big Fish was attacked while filming on a beach in Mombasa.
In a similar incident, fellow prankster Nicky Big Fish was attacked while filming on a beach in Mombasa.
He provoked a shirtless man, described as a beach boy, by joking that he was waiting for older Mzungu women seeking love.
The man retaliated, highlighting the dangers that come with pranking unsuspecting individuals in public spaces.
Experts say that content creators need to prioritize safety, plan pranks carefully, and obtain consent whenever possible to avoid physical altercations or legal repercussions.
Experts say that content creators need to prioritize safety, plan pranks carefully, and obtain consent whenever possible to avoid physical altercations or legal repercussions.
For Vindee Official, the December 22 incident will likely be a hard lesson about balancing entertainment with personal safety.
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