Kenyan R&B artist Otile Brown has revealed that low pay in the local music industry nearly caused him to quit his career. He described facing a significant emotional and spiritual crisis, battling "demons" in what he called the "darkest dungeon" of his life.

• Otile Brown stated, "you guys aren’t paying me enough," indicating strong feelings of being undervalued financially.
• The Hisia hitmaker emphasized his passion for music as the sole reason he continues, not financial incentives.
• Despite his struggles, Otile Brown is currently topping charts with his new collaboration "PM" featuring Willy Paul.

Tanzanian singer Ibraah has publicly accused his former boss, Harmonize, of using his name in publicity stunts following their fallout from Konde Music Worldwide.

• Ibraah urged Harmonize via an Instagram Story on Sunday, June 14, 2026, to stop involving him in promotional activities.
• The singer stated that despite being blocked by Harmonize, his name continues to be mentioned in online discussions and strategies.
• Ibraah also addressed claims that Diamond Platnumz influenced his exit, clarifying that Diamond Platnumz offered personal support during a difficult career period.

Kenyan singer Otile Brown has responded to rapper Femi One after she questioned artists' use of personal struggles to explain career slumps.

• Otile Brown revealed he was "fighting demons" during a difficult career period, framing it as personal transformation.
• Rapper Femi One suggested musicians often cite personal struggles when their music isn't performing well, advocating for building lasting brands.
• Otile Brown countered by stating his focus is on creating "classics" rather than "trendy music," asserting his enduring career despite not always having chart-topping hits.