The life of one Bradley Marongo, popularly known as Gen Z Goliath, continues to take a leap for the better as partnerships and lavish gifts keep flooding his way—if the videos on his social media pages are anything to go by.
This latest stroke of luck comes after he was gifted a brand-new iPhone 15 Pro Max by one of the Zam Zam brothers—the owners of a renowned electronics shop in Dubai—who have invited him to influence for their shop.
Beaming with excitement, Bradley flaunted the expensive gift in a video shared on his Facebook page on Friday, February 7, 2025.
The generous gesture from his hosts was seemingly a ploy to persuade him to extend his stay after he had teased them about wanting to return to Kenya.
Bradley had playfully lamented that while they had been showering other influencers with the high-end devices, he had yet to receive one.
That’s when one of the Zam Zam brothers reassured him that an iPhone was no big deal for them before casually strolling over to the shop’s shelves and picking one out for him.
In the video, the brother confidently announces that the phone is a “15 Pro Max”—a playful exaggeration of the model’s name—before urging Bradley to stay longer in Dubai.
“Hey, Mr Zam Zam, I want to go back to Kenya,” Bradley declares.
“Why, bro? Do you want to go back to Kenya?” his host asks.
“You’ve been gifting people iPhones, yet I haven’t received any!” Bradley responds.
“Really? I didn’t give you a phone? No, bro, sorry, I forgot. But why are you worried? This Zam Zam shop is your shop. Here, take this iPhone 15 Pro Max. Please don’t go back to Kenya,” the boss assures him.
Bradley’s Dubai adventure
On Saturday, January 25, 2025, Bradley’s friend, popular content creator 2Mbili, posted a photo of them together at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, officially announcing that Bradley was on his way to Dubai for a business trip.
For weeks, speculation about Bradley’s Dubai travel plans had been swirling, with many dismissing the reports as mere rumors—until he finally touched down and began documenting his experiences.
Once in Dubai, he kept his fans updated with a steady stream of videos showcasing his escapades. However, one particular clip—where he was seen crawling on the ground while a lioness pounced on him—failed to sit well with his followers.
Social media erupted with reactions condemning the act as demeaning, with critics suggesting that he was being exploited. Some even went as far as to claim that he was in danger.
But Bradley swiftly set the record straight. In a strongly worded statement, he dismissed the accusations, asserting that the video was purely for entertainment and that he had not been coerced into doing anything.
He also rubbished claims that the lioness posed any real threat to him.
“I want to make it clear that there was nothing harmful or degrading about what I did. It was just me having fun and creating content. The Zam Zam brothers have been nothing but kind to me since I arrived in Dubai. I know some people are calling this ‘modern slavery,’ but that’s completely false. If you check their pages, you’ll see they’ve done similar content with other creators, and no one has ever been harmed,” he stated.
Bradley’s Manager Steps In
Just hours after the video went viral, Bradley’s corporate manager, Director Trevor, released a statement voicing his disapproval.
Trevor not only called for the clip’s removal but also underscored the importance of knowing where to draw the line in content creation.
While he acknowledged the generosity of the Dubai-based tycoons, he emphasized that some content could be damaging, even if done in good faith.
“I came across a viral video of Goliath with Zam Zam, and I must take a firm stance in condemning that kind of content. While I deeply appreciate the support that the Zam Zam brothers have extended to Bradley, we must understand that creativity has its limits,” Trevor posted on Instagram.
He further stressed that content creation, while an evolving industry, should always be handled responsibly.
“At the end of the day, content creation is a learning journey,” he added, reinforcing the need for both creators and brands to be mindful of the image they project to the world.
