Savara Says TikTok Has Lost Its Positive Vibes as Troll Culture Rises

TikTok once felt like a home for young creators who wanted to have fun, share ideas, and build supportive communities, but Savara says that energy has slowly faded as negativity becomes louder across the platform. The award-winning artist described how the early days of TikTok thrived on sincerity and creativity, making it one of the most uplifting digital spaces for Kenyan youth.

During an interview on Alex Mwakideu’s A.M. Live on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, Savara reflected on TikTok’s initial impact on young creators who were just beginning to find their voices online. The platform gave space to experiment, collaborate, and grow without fear of unnecessary criticism. He recalled how creators could post genuine content and receive encouraging feedback from users who simply wanted to see each other succeed.

“It is so sad how I am looking at social media right now; the world is so polarised, and things are so negative,” Savara said. He emphasized how different things felt when TikTok was new. “Sisi watu wayoung wa TikTok tulikuwa na very good energy TikTok ikianza, watu walikuwa watu wazuri, people giving out sincere energy. Mtu anafanya kitu poa sana huko ocha watu wanampea positive energy. Alafu mtu anakuwa star out of TikTok; it was a good platform to grow.“

Over time, however, the energy shifted as online spaces became more influenced by social and political tensions. He explained that the turning point came during nationwide demonstrations. “Alafu vile maandamano ilifanyika, mbaka nikatoka TikTok, ilibidii niipatie break for a while; I was getting so disappointed to see young people getting tribal, seeing an 18-year-old or 25-year-old speaking some political nonsense,” he added.

According to Savara, trolling has become a source of entertainment for many online users. “I believe we are a suffering nation where people are finding happiness in trolls,” he noted, pointing out how such behaviour harms young creatives who are just getting started.

How Can TikTokers Rebuild a Better Environment?

Savara encouraged TikTok users to protect the positive spirit that once defined the platform. He urged creators not to let trolls dictate the mood or direction of their content. “Please, guys, let’s maintain good energy on TikTok. wacheni hiyo kitu yenye mtu myoung amecreate kitu safi kali anatry kujipush alafu you look at the first three comments, unaona ni mtu anamtroll so that anaweza pata attension,” he urged.

He also called on Kenyan and East African TikTok communities to help restore TikTok’s original purpose. “Kenyan TikTokers, East African TikTokers, tubaki pahali tulikuwa hiyo story ya negative energy, ukabila, kutukana watu for the sake of it tuwache, tukuwe in a space yenye watu wanainuana,” he stated.

Why Does Savara Keep His Love Life Private?

Beyond the shifting energy online, Savara revealed that the negativity is one of the reasons he keeps his relationship private. He explained that some aspects of his life do not need to be shared publicly, especially in a digital space where people can be quick to judge or tear others down.

“My love life, I keep it so private on purpose; the reason is that I do not feel my fans have to know some details. I have been in the public for some time to understand that what people do not know, they cannot destroy,” Savara disclosed.

He added that privacy helps him protect something meaningful from online negativity. “I do not want to invite a lot of negative energies into that side of my life. The other day we celebrated seven years; I have not yet officiated my marriage.”

Savara’s message remains clear. TikTok and other online platforms can still be uplifting spaces if users choose positivity, support each other, and reject the growing culture of trolling.

By Lucky Anyanje