This archive report was first published on 26 October 2019.
Former WCB artist QBoy Msafi has made a dramatic career change, trading in his music for a pair of scissors as a professional barber in Kariakoo, Dar Es Salaam.
Speaking to Tanzanian media, Msafi dismissed claims that he is now financially struggling.
Msafi reflected on his time at WCB, saying,
"When you work with over 50 people, you tend to adapt, but when you leave the organisation, there will be a lot of change because people were giving you support and connection and now they are not," he said.
He emphasized that his new career as a barber is his passion, stating,
"I am now a barber and being a barber is my life. And unlike reports, this saloon is not Zari’s. I didn’t go to South Africa to beg her for work, I went to finish my studies and get my certificates."
Msafi expressed his gratitude towards WCB, saying that they still hold a special place in his heart, and that he cherishes the memories from his time there.
Msafi's decision to leave WCB made headlines earlier this year after a clip went viral showing him crying to Diamond to take him back.
He weighed in on the comparison between Harmonize and Diamond, stating that Diamond is a unique artiste who cannot be surpassed.
Msafi's song 'Mugacherere', featuring Rayvanny and Shetta, has gained over 2 million views on YouTube.
