Singer Willy Paul says he was disrespected and mistreated at Furaha City. Willy Paul decries bias at Furaha City event. The singer was one of the artistes who headlined the much-hyped event. Other artistes included Mejja, Khaligraph Jones, Zuchu, Rayvanny and Diamond Plutnumz. Why was Willy Paul disappointed at Furaha City?
While at the event, Willy Paul published a post complaining about double standards. He claimed that Tanzanian artistes were being given priority while Kenyan colleagues were being disrespected. “Tanzanian artiste are being given priority at this event. This is sad. Why are Kenyans being disrespected in front of Bongo musicians?” Pozze wrote.
Captioning the note, he claimed: “I’m being mistreated at the event. Wanaweka Tanzanians waperform. Wanachange vitu last minute. Why are Kenyans allowing this?” His post ignited massive reactions from his fans: beingblack31: “I give you your flowers 🌺 you deserve the best.” jelardl: “
@willy.paul.msafi, don’t even dare to compare yourself with @diamondplatnumz. actually, I can tell you he is the extra-ordinary goat of East African music.
Work hard and forget about Kenyan or Tanzanian Musician, we’re all East African; tribalism and regionalism will kill your talent. have” briankeith254: “Next time, don’t allow a poster to be made with other artists’ fonts bigger than yours if you want respect.”
johlucky2021: “Looking for public sympathy, work hard.” dennisketone: “Pozze thanks for the dope performance we were happy.” beingblack31: “I give you your flowers 🌺 you deserve the best.” Why didn’t Diamond perform at Furaha City? Diamond didn’t perform after an alleged disagreement between his management and the organisers.
A video seen by TUKO.co.ke captured the moments Diamond appeared on stage to perform but was stopped by the crowd, which kept chanting Willy Paul’s name. According to an insider who spoke to TUKO.co. ke, Diamond was the main artiste and was expected to perform last. However, the Mawazo hitmaker wanted to perform earlier than that.
by Brian Ajon