“Hii upuzi peleka Kenya”Bahati’s New Song Blocked in Tanzania

Kenyan gospel musician Bahati has stirred heated discussions online after revealing that a Tanzanian gospel artist declined to release a song they had recorded together.

In a post shared on Thursday, Bahati expressed disappointment and asked his Tanzanian fans to judge the lyrics for themselves.

“Dear Tanzania 🇹🇿, I sang this song with your gospel artist, but he refused to allow its release. Please listen to this verse I wrote and tell me where the problem is? Bahati Gospel Music,” he wrote, alongside a short video clip of the track.

In the verse, Bahati gives thanks to God for blessings, mentions the late former President John Pombe Magufuli, and acknowledges President Samia Suluhu Hassan as his successor.

The lyrics immediately sparked speculation, with some fans suggesting that the reference to Tanzanian politics could have been the reason behind the song’s rejection.

While some defended Bahati, insisting the words were harmless and purely faith-driven, others argued that the verse might have been deemed politically sensitive.

Bahati, who first rose to fame through gospel hits before experimenting with love songs and Bongo collaborations, has recently signaled a return to his spiritual roots. Music analysts say he often uses social media to provoke conversations around his work—an approach that boosts engagement but also invites controversy.

The unnamed Tanzanian gospel artist has not issued an official statement, but Bahati maintains his conscience is clear:

“I only wrote words to glorify God; I don’t know where the problem lies.”