Jovial Sides With Otile Brown On Comments About Lack Of International Stars In East Africa

Kenyan musician Jovial has weighed in on Otile Brown’s recent comments about the lack of international superstars in East Africa.

Otile, during an interview, sparked debate by claiming, “There is no international artist in East Africa!” When asked about Diamond Platnumz’s success, Otile argued, “We need to keep it real… We have a job to do!”

Jovial, previously signed to Otile’s label, took a diplomatic approach. She acknowledged the debate but urged fans to “understand the point he is making.”

Jovial agrees with the core message. “He’s right,” she stated. “As long as he’s not mentioned any artist…that should be a challenge to us.” She emphasized moving past arguments and focusing on improvement: “We need to see things in a different picture.”

Both Otile and Jovial acknowledge the need for East African artists to push boundaries. Otile suggests that “a lot of unnecessary noise” currently exists within the industry. Jovial encourages embracing “other music” to break through the current limitations.

Their comments have ignited discussions about the future of East African music on the global stage.