This archive report was first published on 31 August 2019.
Celebrity Feuds in East Africa ¶
East Africa's celebrity scene has been marred by numerous feuds over the years. From music rivalries to romantic breakups, these celebrity catfights have made headlines and sparked intense debate among fans.
One of the most notable celebrity feuds in East Africa is between Vera Sidika and Otile Brown. The two were once romantically involved, but their relationship ended badly after Otile exposed their bedroom affairs, claiming that Vera would 'touch herself' every time they made love. Vera responded by saying that Otile had a small cassava that didn't satisfy her compared to her former lovers.
Another notable feud is between Betty Kyallo and Susan Kaitanny. The two were once friends and business partners, but they fell out after it was revealed that Betty was just the 'business' face of their partnership. Betty later opened up her own business, 'Flair By Betty,' just opposite Susan's business, and Susan's billboards were removed and replaced with those of Betty. The two have since become business rivals.
Music rivalries have also been a major source of celebrity feuds in East Africa. One notable example is the feud between Diamond Platnumz and Ali Kiba. The two have been rivals for years, with Diamond referring to Kiba as Cinderella in 2017. Kiba responded by saying that he didn't care about Diamond's opinions and that he was the 'King of Bongo music.'
Another music feud is between Diamond Platnumz and Zari Hassan. The two were once romantically involved, but their relationship ended badly after Diamond cheated on Zari. Zari later broke up with Diamond on Instagram in February 2018, and the two have not spoken since. Diamond recently threw shade at Zari for creating drama on social media.
Other notable celebrity feuds in East Africa include the one between Khaligraph Jones and Cashy, who exposed Khaligraph for physically abusing her when they were dating. Khaligraph refused to comment on the allegations, but he became angry when asked about them in an interview. Another feud is between Bahati and Willy Paul, who have been accused of stealing each other's songs. The two have collaborated on music in the past, but their feud has cooled off in recent years.
These are just a few examples of the many celebrity feuds that have made headlines in East Africa. Whether it's a romantic breakup or a music rivalry, these feuds have sparked intense debate among fans and have made the region's celebrity scene even more interesting.
