Aslay, former member of the defunct Yamoto Music Band, has revealed that the group’s disintegration can be attributed to the arrival of Rayvanny at Diamond Platnumz’s Wasafi Records.
Yamoto, a popular music ensemble consisting of Mbosso, Beka Flavour, Enock Bella, and Aslay himself, had been a dominant force in the Tanzanian and East African music scene in the mid-2010s, producing hit after hit. However, the group’s unity began to unravel, and Aslay believes that Rayvanny’s affiliation with Wasafi Records was the final blow.
In an interview with Millard Ayo, Aslay admitted that the band was already on shaky ground. Still, the situation took a dramatic turn when Rayvanny was unveiled as a Wasafi Records artist in 2016.
Rayvanny’s swift reception into the label included the gift of a Toyota Rav 4 for his transportation needs, a move that reportedly stirred envy among the Yamoto members.
Aslay explained that this incident sparked a desire for individual success and similar rewards among the Yamoto members, leading them to entertain the idea of pursuing solo careers.
He disclosed that he was the first to depart from the group, releasing his debut solo track “Kidawa.” Following his lead, other members of Yamoto also ventured into their solo projects.
Aslay suggested that this marked the beginning of the end for the once-thriving ensemble. He lamented, “To be honest, in the end, it seemed like the group was heading towards dissolution because everything was going downhill, not where we expected it to go.”
While Aslay’s claims may be controversial, they offer a glimpse into the dynamics of the Yamoto Music Band and the factors that ultimately contributed to its demise.
