“You Guys Aren’t Paying Me Enough”- Otile Brown Reveals Low Pay Almost Made Him Quit Music
R&B sensation Jacob Obunga, popularly known as Otile Brown, has opened up about a grueling emotional and spiritual crisis that nearly forced him to permanently walk away from his music career. Speaking during a raw, introspective interview at a local media station, the Hisia ..
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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.
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Otile Brown Reveals Low Pay Almost Made Him Quit Music - June 2026
Kenyan R&B artist Otile Brown has revealed that low pay in the local music industry nearly caused him to quit his career, describing facing a significant emotional and spiritual crisis battling "demons" in what he called the "darkest dungeon" of his life. He has also responded to rapper Femi One after she questioned artists' use of personal struggles to explain career slumps. Meanwhile, Tanzanian singer Ibraah has publicly accused his former boss, Harmonize, of using his name in publicity stunts following their fallout from Konde Music Worldwide. Separately, Kenyan hip-hop artist King Kaka, Kennedy Ombima, has revealed that he previously operated an underground ring forging academic certificates and payslips when he was 23 years old, expressing regret over his early hustle.
