
The potbelly was a sign of prosperity back in the day. It signalled good, steady feeding and most office bosses and entrepreneurs spotted it.
In Kenya, a potbelly is adored and hated in equal measure. Yusuf Mohammed, a businessman, still considers it a sign of wealth but “if the belly becomes too big, that is cause for alarm. However, having a small size that can allow you to tuck in your shirt properly is okay”.
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