In her recent composition, Wanja Kihii, a prominent figure in Kenya’s music scene, ignited a spirited discourse with her latest track. This composition marked a departure from convention, as it offered pointed critiques aimed at several Kenyan musicians.
Of particular note was her satirical take on rapper Khaligraph Jones. In a playful tone, she advised Khaligraph to contemplate an alternate career path as a bouncer rather than continuing his pursuit as a rapper. Wanja Kihii humorously implied that Khaligraph’s tempo couldn’t match her own, even suggesting that he listen to her diss track in slow motion to fully grasp its nuances.
In a lighthearted appeal, Wanja Kihii implored Khaligraph to relay a message to fellow musician Mejja, asserting that her talent surpasses his as well. Wanja then shifted her focus to Bahati, expressing her disappointment that the singer had chosen to divert his attention to advertising food products instead of fully dedicating himself to his singing vocation.
Wanja Kihii didn’t limit her commentary to the domestic music sphere; she also turned her attention to Nadia Mukami before directing her critique towards Tanzanian sensation Diamond Platnumz. She candidly communicated that she had no intention of collaborating with Diamond on any music projects and humorously emphasized that he should cease attempting to contact her for such purposes.
The song sparked a wide array of reactions among online communities. While some openly welcomed the unconventional approach and embraced the candid critiques, others were less impressed, feeling that the composition failed to meet their expectations.
Several social media users voiced their opinions regarding the track:
- User dzaddy_amore applauded the artist for her audacity in addressing various musicians within the industry, expressing a desire for more of this type of content.
- nduku_mwongeli acknowledged Wanja Kihii’s undeniable talent and urged fellow Kenyans to support their local artists.
- mariam_maserati took a critical stance, condemning what she perceived as nonsensical music that brings dishonor to the nation.
- martalia_natalie redirected her criticism towards the production of the track, questioning the decisions made by the producer involved.
- bravinyuri, while not finding fault with the artist, expressed dissatisfaction with the production choices, prompting a contemplative question about the production process.
- __.kago humorously hinted at having an abundance of creative lines, playfully inviting collaboration for a future verse.
- __ndegwaaa made a reference to the ongoing debate about the prominence of Kenyan music, suggesting that more homegrown content should be prioritized in media consumption.
In this manner, Wanja Kihii’s composition has ignited a lively discourse, underscoring the diversity of opinions within Kenya’s music-loving community.
