Kenya’s music scene is once again ablaze and this time, it’s not about chart-topping hits but a fiery online feud between two of its top stars: Otile Brown and Bien-Aimé Baraza of Sauti Sol. The drama kicked off following the sudden resignation of Otile’s manager, Mumbi Maina, after just one year of working with him. The reasons for her exit remain unclear, but the news quickly spiraled into a social media frenzy.
Bien, never one to shy away from controversy, reposted the update with a biting soundtrack his viral track “All My Enemies Are Suffering”. Fans immediately interpreted it as a sly jab at Otile, hinting at friction between the two artists. Otile didn’t take it lightly. He fired back via Instagram Stories, accusing Bien of being “hypocritical, fake, and desperate for clout.”
Enter KRG the Don the dancehall artist stepped in as a voice of reason, albeit with a dramatic twist. Taking to Instagram Stories, he called for an end to petty feuds and urged Kenyans to support Otile Brown.
“I don’t understand our local artists anymore. They like fighting over nothing all the time. You are all struggling in life!! The real enemy is poverty,” KRG declared.
In a passionate appeal, he begged fans to stream Otile’s music: “All he knows is music he can’t do anything else. I’m begging you on his behalf. Coz ako karibu kulia sasa.” KRG went on to criticize Otile’s tactics for remaining relevant, warning him to stay humble if he regains public favor.
KRG also touched on the broader Kenyan music scene, lamenting the lack of unity among local artists: “Other countries are collaborating and elevating their culture. Meanwhile, we’re fighting like Plot 10 kids.”
However, his reference to Bien as just a “local artist” didn’t sit well with fans. Many were quick to defend Bien’s global impact from international tours to high-profile collaborations solidifying his status as one of Kenya’s biggest musical exports.
As tensions simmer, fans are left wondering: will this drama end in unity or more lyrical jabs?
