This archive report was first published on 25 October 2019.
Kenyan musician Willy Paul has made no secret of his dissatisfaction with the local music industry. In a recent rant, he highlighted several issues that have left him feeling frustrated and overworked.
According to Willy Paul, one of the main problems he faces is with promoters who fail to meet his standards. He has stated that he will not perform at shows that do not meet his expectations, citing the high cost of his talent and the significant investment he makes in his work.
Willy Paul has also accused certain industry players of being 'evil cartels' who view artists who refuse to share their deals or collaborate with them as enemies. He claims that these cartels will deliberately exclude artists who refuse to comply with their demands from performing at shows.
Willy Paul's comments come as no surprise, given the challenges many artists face in the Kenyan music industry. With the rise of social media, artists are now expected to maintain a strong online presence, engage with their fans, and deal with the constant barrage of hate comments and criticism.
It's clear that Willy Paul is not alone in his frustrations, and his comments have sparked a wider conversation about the challenges facing artists in the Kenyan music industry.
