Reality TV star, entrepreneur, and nightclub hostess Vera Sidika is urging netizens, particularly those facing financial difficulties and seeking quick solutions, to understand that there are no shortcuts in life.
Her message comes just hours after news broke about the arrest in India of a 43-year-old Kenyan woman attempting to smuggle cocaine estimated to be worth Sh. 300 million into the country.
Sharing a media post about the incident, Vera cautioned people against pursuing wealth through illegal means, emphasizing that the law eventually catches up to those who break it.
The mother of two stressed that freedom is her top priority, explaining why she has never risked involvement in illegal activities and struggles to understand why others take such risks.
Vera underscored the importance of earning money through “clean” methods, suggesting that the rewards are far greater in the long run.
Taking to her Instagram stories, the entrepreneur wrote, “Y’all never learn!” accompanied by shocked and distressed emojis.
She further added, “Life Rule: If you can’t do the time, don’t do the crime. Nothing good ever comes out of doing illegal businesses. You will always get caught.”
Vera wearing a beautiful dress
In a separate post, the globetrotting socialite highlighted the immense value she places on her freedom and the simple pleasure of being able to make her own choices without constant oversight or the restrictive rules found in prisons.
“Let me tell you all, freedom is everything!” Vera asserted, maintaining that “nothing in this life is worth your freedom or life. It is not worth it, trust me. Being able to wake up daily and do whatever the hell you want is pure bliss.”
In another post, she shared a screenshot of a message from a netizen who wrote, “you need to address this sometime juu wueh wasichana tunaenda pabaya,” referring to the drug smuggling case and the desperate measures some individuals take to earn quick money and afford a lavish lifestyle.
Responding to this, Vera reminded netizens that she is not responsible for monitoring others and is not obligated to “keep people in line,” clarifying that there should be no misunderstanding about her responsibilities or what she owes society.
However, the mother of two mentioned that she is willing to share advice occasionally if she deems it appropriate. “Haha. Idon’t need to address nothing. But maybe advice girks on how to be extra careful in life. Especially when trsavelling. Exposure and being smart overall can save you from a lot,” Vera’s response read.
Concluding her posts, Vera highlighted her current appreciation for local travel, sharing, “I prefer touring Kenya more now, to be honest. I love my country so much. In fact, I need a trip. Should I go to Naks or Mombasa?”
The drug smuggling incident involved a 43-year-old Kenyan woman, later identified as Emily Rodha, who was arrested by customs officials at Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport on April 2, 2025, for attempting to smuggle cocaine worth Sh. 300 million.
According to official documents, Emily arrived from Nairobi via Doha and was intercepted after being profiled.
During questioning, she revealed that she had been promised Sh. 1 million for delivering the drugs to an associate in Delhi. A white powder, later identified as cocaine weighing 1789 grams, was discovered hidden in her trolley bag.
Authorities are currently investigating her travel history to uncover any connections to other potential smugglers.
by hannie petra
