Singer Bahati has raised concern over foreign artists dominating music streaming platforms in the country.
In a lengthy post he shared on Instagram, Bahati said that Tanzanians and Nigerians were not only top ten trending artists in Kenya on YouTube and other platforms but also radio and TV stations.
“Nimeona Ni post usiku Eric Omondi asione hii sahii anashugulikia Mtoto 🤰 🙈 But I thought I should share My Thoughts & Opinion and it’s out of nothing but Love ❤️ Wasanii Wenzangu Wa Kenya 🇰🇪 We might try to ignore this but Tumeacha Jirani analala Hadi Na Bibi Zetu… From YouTube, Boomplay, itunes to Our Radio & TVs… Number #1 to #10 Trending ni Tanzania I almost thought I was in Dar es Salaam 🙆♂️ It’s not that I have Anything against TZ or Nigeria in fact Chibu and King Kiba are My undeniable Brothers but we need to pick a Lesson from thissss,” the father of five said.
Accoridng to Bahati, the only way Kenyan musicians can be able to take their music globally is through joining forces just like Tanzanian and Nigerian artists.
“This is the Time for Kenyan Musicians to Stop thinking you Can make it alone and Simply Come Together… NO SOLO KENYAN ARTIST CAN TAKE OUR SOUND GLOBAL ON THEIR OWN THAT’S A FACT we need to Work Together as a team or else we will keep Curtain Raising for our Neighbours… Look at What they’re Doing, They’re Coming Together and through their Unity they’re Taking Over Home & Away!” Bahati said.
He noted that by raising the concern, he was not after seeking collaborations or chasing clout. He added that if musicians unite, fans will also come together and support them.
“(Don’t get me wrong sio Collabo Naitisha nikitaka Collabo nitaimba na #Diana )_B Juu ata Sahii Sina Competition 🤣🤣🤣)on a Serious note WE AGREE KENYA IS THE HEART & HOME OF AFRICAN ENTERTAINMENT, KENYA HAS THE BEST MUSICIANS, KENYA IS THE LEADER OF OUR REGION FROM POLITICS TO MARATHON AND ECONOMY….. FELLOW MUSICIANS LET’S COME TOGETHER IF WE WANT TO GAIN BACK OUR LEADERSHIP & RESPECT IN AFRICAN MUSIC. IF WE COME TOGETHER OUR FANS WILL COME TOGETHER AND SUPPORT US🙏Sina Ubaya, Sitafuti Kiki wala Chochote… Most of you know My Heart- My Desire is to see us get what We Deserve- Being at the Top!!! Kwa Sasa Wacha ni Hold Diana Tulale, Blessed Night Fam,” Bahati concluded.
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