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.