Tanzanian singer Mbosso has come out to reveal why he didn’t feature Sauti Sol in his new jam “Shilling” which was recently released.
Speaking in an interview, the singer revealed why he went for Nigerian artiste Reekado Banks instead of the Kenyan band.
“Before the collabo, I spoke to four artistes. I remember I even texted Rudeboy but Reekadoh told me how he loved my music,” he said.
“I sent him the song that I was supposed to do with Sauti Sol. They were busy, so when I went to Kenya to shoot the video, I told them that Reekado had already done his verse.”
Collabo
Mbosso added that though that opportunity passed, he’s still pushing for another collabo with them.
“Sauti Sol understood and we have another project with them, so expect something big,” he said.
“It is my first collabo to feature someone since I started working with WCB. Most of the time, I have been featured instead.”
Kenyans during the long Easter weekend were pissed off by Tanzanian singer Mbosso after he failed to show up in a highly anticipated concert in Malindi.
Mbosso was to perform over the Easter weekend but cancelled his scheduled show at the Malindi festival leaving many complaining and demanding a refund.
On social media, the singer shared that he had to skip performing because of a disagreement with the organisers.
“Early this morning I posted a video of me traveling from Dar Es Salaam heading to Malindi. I was so excited to come and entertain my fans from Malindi but things did not go as planned.. the event planners did not fulfill their end of the bargain in terms of payments. They went against what they had agreed with my management and so they did not allow me to perform,” he said on social media.
Apology
The WCB artiste becomes the second to fail to perform after Harominze alleged that he wasn’t paid the full agreed amount in Eldoret. He apologized for not taking stage and asked the organisers to be professional.
“To my fans, I am very sorry especially to those that came from so far to enjoy a good night with me. I feel bad but I had no otherwise. the truth is the planners did not want nor show any form of interest in paying the balance as per the agreement with my management team. To the organizers, always try and pay artistes, as you’re affecting our relationship with our fans,” he said.
Wasafi superstar Mbosso didn’t perform at Malindi Festival because of a Ksh 200,000 disagreement with the organisers.
According to reports Mbosso’s contract stated that he was to be paid Ksh 1.3 million first and then the final 200K before taking stage. The organisers however, paid only Ksh 1.3 and promised to send the rest later. He refused to perform.
Disagreement
The event organisers said they did not have the money, but promised to top up the balance once the festival was over, a pledge Mbosso refused to entertain.
“Najiskia Vibaya Sana kutojumuika nanyi wakazi wa Malindi leo, najua Mmetoka Mbali kwa Ajili yangu, Ila Kukipambazuka nitaelezea Kila Kitu Juu ya Waandaji wa Show hii Siwezi kukaa Kimya.” he posted.
He later added a full explanation on why fans shouldn’t be angry over his decision not to perform.
