“Umevaa blouse ya wamama!” “Mwana mkunaji leo umetuvalia kamisi!” Fans tell Willy Paul.
Kenyan artist Willy Paul has found himself at the center of controversy as he questions the support from his fellow countrymen. Despite the success of his hit song “I Do,” featuring Jamaican songstress Alaine, Willy Paul has faced criticism from some Kenyans for promoting the song’s challenge on social media platforms.
The “I Do” challenge, which has gained popularity in Asia, has been met with mixed reactions in Kenya. Some Kenyans have expressed their disapproval, urging Willy Paul to refrain from continuous posting of the challenge videos. However, the artist has responded defiantly, expressing frustration at what he perceives as a lack of support from his own people.
Willy Paul took to social media to voice his frustration, stating, “It’s funny how Kenyans don’t support their own, telling me to stop posting the ‘I Do’ challenge, ati it’s enough. Well, I’m not posting it for you; I’m posting for the whole world to enjoy.”
He further claimed that the international success of the challenge is a testament to his talent and the song’s global appeal.
In his passionate post, Willy Paul showed the broader reach of his music, emphasizing that he is showcasing it for a global audience as local fans tell him to hit the studio and produce new music.
He expressed gratitude for the opportunities that have come his way and suggested that some critics may not fully appreciate the magnitude of the doors that have opened for him.
Willy Paul’s frustration with the perceived lack of support from Kenyans has sparked a conversation about the dynamics of the local music industry and the expectations artists have regarding domestic verses international support.
“It’s Funny How Kenyans Don’t Support Their Own, Telling Me To Stop Posting The I Do Challenge Ati It’s Enough. Well I’m Not Posting It For You, I’m Posting For The Whole World To Enjoy. God Has Yet Again Opened Another Door… a Door That Most People Only Open In Their Dreams. So I Will Keep Posting The Videos As They Come YES! Nabbii Kwao Ni Shetani Kweli!!” Pozze says.
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