Otile Brown Reveals Low Pay Almost Made Him Quit Music

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.