‘NOBODY IS TRYING TO MILK YOUR COUNTRY’ KONSHENS RESPONDS TO ERIC OMONDI

Jamaican dancehall artiste Konshens has engaged Kenyan comedian Eric Omondi over his campaign against concerts with foreign artistes in Kenya. The comedian has been championing for the betterment of Kenyan music industry while at the same time slamming promoters for belittling Kenyan artistes with international artistes. 

Eric’s most recent attack was on Konshens who is set to perform in Nairobi on December 31, 2021. “Honestly, are we doing this badly? Is the State of our music Industry really this bad? I really have nothing against International artists. My heart is profusely bleeding for our industry. You honestly want to tell me that a Khaligraph Jones Otile Brown and Nyashinki concert cannot pull crowds on the last day of the year. I have no problem with Konshens. My issue is our own messaging! We are and have been killing our own! It’s all in the messaging people, messaging is everything. So next week Kenyan artists will be unveiled as curtain-raisers,” Eric wrote. 

Following his sentiments, Konshens joined the conversation and said that international artistes are not trying to milk Kenya and they perform in Kenya because of the energy they get from Kenyans. “Blessings my friend. I find this very interesting. Many people are sending your words to me. Would love to sit down and hear what exactly your issue is. Are you upset with international artistes for loving your country? Nobody is trying to milk your country. Your country just has a crazy love for all genres of music,” he wrote. 

Adding, “I had 4 offers for Dec 31st all way closer to my home and less of a hassle but I chose Kenya. Because of the raw vibe & energy… We just love your country and your people and they love us back.”