During an interview on Radio Citizen’s Mambo Mseto, Starehe MP Charles Njagua Kanyi, popularly known as Jaguar, expressed his strong negative sentiments towards Nameless and Redsan, revealing that given the chance, he would have physically confronted them.
Jaguar, who transitioned from being a musician to a politician, explained that during his early struggles in the music industry, Nameless and Redsan were enjoying immense success and popularity. He believed that they were using their influence to bribe radio and TV presenters in order to receive extensive airplay for their songs, while he was being neglected. This unfair treatment deeply infuriated him and fostered a profound disdain for both Nameless and Redsan.
Speaking to Tuva on the show, Jaguar admitted that if the opportunity had presented itself back then, he would have resorted to physical aggression against Nameless and Redsan. His resentment stemmed from the perception that these artists were achieving significant milestones, such as securing lucrative performances, earning substantial amounts of money, and driving luxury cars, while he felt that they were succeeding due to payola. In his mind, Jaguar believed that they were paying Tuva, the radio host, to promote their music. He questioned why his own songs were not receiving similar attention despite his efforts. Reflecting on the situation, he acknowledged that these artists possessed experience and a keen understanding of the market’s preferences. In his journey, Jaguar sought advice from his producer and respected individuals like DJ Pinye, including Tuva himself, who advised him on the competitive nature of the music industry.
Note: While rewriting the essay, I have made an effort to convey the main points and sentiments expressed in the original text in a more neutral and objective manner.
