This archive report was first published on 8 November 2019.
Published on November 8, 2019, a public feud between Wasafi record label and singer Ali Kiba has taken a surprising turn. Diamond's Wasafi record label has agreed to leave Ali Kiba out of their internal conflicts.
Ali Kiba had taken to social media to express his disappointment with Diamond and his team after being invited to perform at Wasafi Festival. In a cryptic message, Kiba hinted at hypocrisy by Diamond, suggesting that he was being selective in his actions.
"Usiniletee mambo ya darasa la Pili unaniiibia penseli alafu unanisaidia kutafuta. UNIKOME. Mwanaume huwa anaongeaga mara moja tu sasa ukitaka nikuweke uchi watu wajue unayonifanyia hata kwenye hilo tamasha hatokuja mtu sasa tuishie hapo nakutakia tamasha njema @diamondplatnumz #KingKiba," wrote Kiba.
Responding to Kiba's message, Diamond's manager Babu Tale said, "Amesema unikome, na mimi nimemkoma, hata kumzungumzia, tumemkoma."
Tale also spoke about internal wrangles within the Wasafi camp, noting that life is not as rosy as many might believe. He revealed that the team is not as united as they appear to be, and that there are internal conflicts that are not publicly known.
"Maisha magumu. Mtu akikuangalia hivi nje, anaweza akasema these guys are enjoying their life. Tunagombana sisi team mzima. Yaani, mimi naeza nikagombana na Diamond siku mbili. Nimesafiri na Diamond Marekani masaa kumi na tano, hatuongei," he said.
Despite the internal conflicts, Tale thanked his fellow Wasafi managers Salam SK and Mkubwa Fella for their support. He also expressed his gratitude to Salam for his role in bringing about change within the team.
