This archive report was first published on 12 May 2020.
Kenyans Debate Azziad's Role in 'Utawezana' Success ¶
May 12, 2020
Singer Femi One's hit song 'Utawezana' has sparked a heated debate on social media, with some Kenyans arguing that social media influencer Azziad Nasenya deserves payment for her contribution to the song's success.
According to fans, Azziad's viral TikTok choreography played a significant role in making the song a chart-topper, with some even suggesting that she should be compensated for her efforts.
However, others have come to Femi One's defense, arguing that Azziad was simply one of many people who participated in the song's challenge and that her contribution does not warrant financial compensation.
One fan, @BravinYuri, wrote, 'If you go to the Streets Right now and start asking who sang #Utawezana, I am sure most people will likely Say #Azziad and not Femi one. Femi One & Mejja made a Great song. That I give them. But Azziad gave the song the necessary push.'
Another fan, @Kimende_Finest, added, 'To be sincire I don't know who FemiOne is, atleast I know Mejja. I had not heard of Utawezana b4 #azziad did the challange. But after this queen did her magic, I went to YouTube looking for the song. U don't have to pay her, but give respect where due.'
While some fans have praised Azziad's contribution to the song's success, others have argued that she was simply one of many people who participated in the challenge and that her contribution does not warrant financial compensation.
One fan, @dianamarua_, wrote, 'Those who are saying Azziad deserves credits for marketing Utawezana are zombies. I knew the song even before she did the challenge but I didn't know the girl. So the song marketed #azziad Truth be told two thirds of you couldn't be knowing her if it were not for the song.'
Another fan, @ItsTumbe, added, 'Plot twist, If Femi One and Mejja never released the song,Azziad Nasenya would just be a character on Tiktok but all of you would still know Mejja and Femi one. Azziad benefitted more.'
Ultimately, the debate over whether Azziad deserves payment for her contribution to 'Utawezana' success remains a contentious issue, with no clear resolution in sight.
