Suzan Mutesi claims fake followers is ‘the work of trolls’ after jumping 100,000 in past week

Suzan Mutesi hit back after being accused of buying another 100,000 Instagram followers after being called out for being a ‘fake influencer’.

Mutesi’s follower count has increased by 108,513 followers in the past seven days after he went public with his account, without explanation.

Speaking to Daily Mail Australia on Tuesday, the 36-year-old denied the claims, explaining that it was probably “the work of trolls”.

Suzan Mutesi (pictured) hit back after being accused of buying another 100,000 Instagram followers after being called out for being a ‘fake influencer’

‘I didn’t buy fake followers. I’ve been busy working and I don’t have time to do any of that,’ she said.

“The trolls are behind this,” Mutesi insisted. They are the ones buying followers to try to discredit me and make me look bad. That’s not fair.’

Suzan said she was “hurt” by the claims against her and has been the victim of “relentless” trolling online.

Speaking to Daily Mail Australia on Tuesday, the 36-year-old denied the claims, explaining that it was likely “the work of trolls”.

According to Social Blade, Mutesi’s follower count has increased by 108,513 followers in the past seven days after he went public with his account, without explanation.

Mutesi has been accused of inflating her popularity with ‘fake’ Instagram followers to gain access to red carpet events, endorsements and media appearances.

It comes after the self-described ‘award-winning author’ who has been a fixture of the Sydney social scene for the past three years was rocked by outlandish claims that she is a ‘fake socialite’ who inflated her popularity with ‘fake’ followers. ‘ from Instagram.

Mutesi, who hails from Uganda, has been accused of faking a “celebrity lifestyle” to gain access to red carpet events, endorsements and media appearances, including a recent appearance on Channel 10’s The Challenge series.

It comes after the self-described ‘award-winning author’ who has been a fixture of the Sydney social scene for the last three years was rocked by outlandish claims that she is a ‘fake socialite’ who inflated her popularity with ‘fake’ Instagram. ‘. followers

Speaking to Daily Mail Australia last week, an emotional Ms Mutesi denied buying followers, saying her numbers were so high because she is ‘ambitious’.

The Sydney-based influencer, who describes herself on Instagram as an ‘award-winning best author and actor’, said she ‘puts a lot of effort’ and that her large following is due to her having been around for a long time.

“I have collaborated with international artists internationally, not just from Africa,” he added.

Speaking to Daily Mail Australia last week, an emotional Ms Mutesi denied buying followers, saying her numbers were so high because she’s ‘ambitious’.

‘It saddens me to hear such words. These ridiculous claims are sad, pathetic and very childish,” Mutesi said of the recent allegations.

She continued: ‘I used to work as a fashion designer before moving to Australia. I have traveled all over the world. I have items in Nigeria. I sing too.

Mutesi’s manager at the Sydney PR agency, Markson Sparks, also issued a statement denying the claims of ‘fake socialite’.

Mutesi’s manager at the Sydney PR agency, Markson Sparks, also issued a statement denying the ‘fake socialite’ claims.

“Suzan stars in a major national reality show, The Challenge, on Channel 10 and has had a stellar career over the last 12 years,” they told Daily Mail Australia.

Suzan starred opposite Jane Seymour in Ruby’s Choice earlier this year. She is an author and will publish a second book in 2023. She is also a fashion influencer, model and is very popular on social media.

‘Suzan has a huge fan base and I am very proud to be her manager. Thanks for her recent inquiry. It’s #fakenews’.

“Suzan stars in a major national reality show The Challenge on Channel 10 and has had a stellar career over the last 12 years,” they told Daily Mail Australia.