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 while battling what he called the darkest dungeon of his life. He responded to rapper Femi One after she questioned artists' use of personal struggles to explain career slumps, defending his decision to open up about his experiences. 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. In a separate development, 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.