Kenya’s most followed personality Eric Omondi has heeded to the advice of one of his fans; who claimed that he should be in the frontline when it comes to pushing the local industry to higher levels internationally. The comedian has been making several negative comments on how Kenyan artists are ‘sleeping on their jobs’ and curtain raising for artists coming from abroad.
”The sooner you guys (Musicians) realise that your Industry is in a Limbo the better it will be for you. DENIAL will not take you anywhere START by accepting the facts!!! Your Industry needs to URGENTLY wake Up!!! You have become MEDIOCRE, LAZY and COMPLACENT. Leave Your COMFORT ZONES NOW!!! Huyo mwingine mwenye ameniongelesha ni LEGEND so for the sake of RESPECT sitamjibu but wewe Femi One enda Studio kabla nikutafte nikuchune maskio. Guys I mean no harm I just think we Can do better!!! WAKE UP NOW!!! It’s never too late. Twende Kazi!!!!”
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The comedian has now come clear to make his intentions known to Kenyans; stating that he’s ready to improve the industry. He has taken to his Instagram to promise netizens about helping the industry grow;
”One thing I PROMISE you. I will RAISE the MUSIC INDUSTRY from the DEAD!!!”
Eric has since been at loggerheads with several artists over his statement. Some have supported him over his statement; while some have rebuked him strongly, including Khaligraph Jones- who seems unhappy with Eric.
