‘It’s Not About Us’ Otile Brown Shames Artists Who Think COVID-19 Has Affected Them More Than Others

Coronavirus has affected everyone in one way or the other. A great number of people have felt the pinch of heavy taxation on essential products. To make matters worse, the curfew in the country was adjusted to 8 pm; this is the time when some businesses do well.

Anyway, most Kenyan celebrities had previously joined hands to admonish the president to unlock the country; unless there were measurements put in place. Their efforts bore no fruits. One of them was Otile Brown.

The COVID-19 Effect

The singer has also disclosed how the lockdown has immensely affected his International deals. Speaking in an interview on Kiss FM with Jalang’o and Kamene, the 27 year old revealed that he had even planned to go to Sudan initially, but lockdown disrupted his plans.

”Nadhani kwa kila mtu imemlemea. It’s tough on everybody. But we’re coping. It’s sad kwa sababu sisi wenyewe tunajua jinsi tunavyofanya kazi. Tumepata bookings nyingi sana. Maana tayari tulikuwa kwenye maongezi na watu… Yaani International gigs. People were reaching out already. Kila kitu.

I remember the first lockdown tulikuwa tunaenda Sudan. Hiyo yote ilikatizwa na kila kitu.

Artists Should Change Their Mindset

Additionally, Otile says that artists should stop thinking the virus has affected them more. Every Kenyan has suffered.

”When you say, wasanii waone vile watasaidika, we make it seem like it’s about us. I know it’s not about us. I know kuna wasanii ambao hawapo vibaya mwisho wa siku. Wanaeza take care of their families at the end of the day.”