On Monday, Cuban content creator Kenny Robert took to Instagram to poke fun at Melanie Santiler after the singer caused a stir by arriving at her concert at Havana’s Meliá Cohiba Hotel accompanied by a baby swan.
The video, lasting 1 minute and 48 seconds, is a direct parody of Melanie Santiler's gesture. Known artistically as "La Mami Fina," Santiler brought a swan to her concert as an artistic statement to launch her new album.
The singer explained that the animal, named Odette, symbolizes her new creative phase inspired by the character from the ballet "Swan Lake."
"Odette is very relevant, she brings inspiration for these new stages, that's why I brought her, so she could be with her 'mamí fina'," Santiler stated during the event.
The act quickly divided opinions on social media, where many questioned the ethics of using a live animal as a mere accessory.
Comedic Critique by Kenny Robert
Kenny Robert, famed for his humorous parodies via his alter ego "Jessica," seized the moment to lend his comedic touch to one of Cuban entertainment's most talked-about episodes.
Rather than fixating on the swan, Jessica turned attention to the young singer's partner: "I'm not here to talk about any duck, I am the duck. Who is this girl's boyfriend? Oh, he’s quite something! Kiss the duck and see if he turns into me. Girl, you’re stealing."
"Look at her happiness, no wonder, with such a tattooed blonde, laughing all day," she added, seemingly forgetting about the swan, which was the center of the online debate.
After showering the singer's partner with exaggerated compliments, she eventually addressed the animal: "Now onto Odette. Call Animal Control to take her and the duck away, leave the boyfriend at my house. That duck is tired, girl, what was the duck's purpose? So late and that duck still awake."
Santiler's outfit choice for the concert was also not spared from mockery.
Melanie Santiler’s Bold Entrance
Kenny Robert has a history of public spats with other Cuban content creators, including Samantha Espineira and Rachel Arderi Arderi, always targeting sore spots, and Melanie was no exception.
At 24, Melanie Santiler burst onto the Cuban music scene in 2023 with an urban style that humorously and ironically addresses the island's reality. Her song "Buen provecho" stirred controversy in Cuba for lyrics alluding to hunger, with lines like "In Cuba people go hungry, that’s why I took your boyfriend," and faced censorship on the island.
The concert at the Meliá Cohiba was the chosen venue for Santiler to unveil her new album, which she claims marks the end of one chapter and the beginning of another in her career.
FAQs about Melanie Santiler and Her Creative Choices
Why did Melanie Santiler bring a swan to her concert?
Melanie Santiler brought a swan, named Odette, to her concert as part of an artistic statement symbolizing her new creative phase, inspired by "Swan Lake."
Who is Kenny Robert?
Kenny Robert is a Cuban content creator known for his humorous parodies and alter ego "Jessica," often commenting on notable events in Cuban entertainment.
What was the reaction to the swan at the concert?
The swan's presence at the concert sparked mixed reactions on social media, with some questioning the use of a live animal as an accessory.