This archive report was first published on 11 November 2019.
Kenyan Singer Jovial Speaks Out on Split with Otile Brown ¶
On November 11, 2019, Kenyan singer Jovial revealed that she had parted ways with her boss, Otile Brown, but the reason behind their split remains a secret.
According to Jovial, the reason for their split is a signed covenant between them, which they are not allowed to disclose.
However, Jovial clarified that their split does not mean they shared something intimate that led to their break-up.
During an exclusive interview with Mpasho, Jovial stated, 'We had agreed that our split is very confidential, but it's not something big. People think it's very difficult for a female artiste to work with a male unless there is a love relationship, but between Otile and I, there wasn't anything like that.'
Despite their split, Jovial remains grateful that Otile was there to walk her through the start of her music career.
She added, 'We knew each other from way back. I wouldn't want to talk about confidential things because they are in the contract. But we parted ways on good terms. I had a contract for 3 years with Otile Brown but things happened and I'm not working with him anymore. I thank him for holding my hand and I want people to know we are in good terms.'
When asked about the car Otile gifted Jovial with, as a sign of appreciating good talent, Jovial revealed that she gave it back.
She explained, 'I returned his car back. I never used it because I don't know how to drive.'
Currently signed under the Hailemind label, Jovial also spoke about her latest release song 'Gubu', clarifying that it is not about her life, rather trying to shed light on what happens in day-to-day life.
