In a lengthy and candid post, veteran Kenyan musician Circute has opened up about his longstanding issues with popular radio DJ Pinye. The two have known each other for over 20 years, but it seems Circute has been harboring some unresolved grievances that he’s now decided to address publicly.
Circute’s Accusations Against Pinye
Circute claims that Pinye has consistently trashed and refused to play his music over the years, despite Circute’s efforts to get his songs on Pinye’s popular radio show “The Beat.”
He alleges that Pinye only played certain songs, like “Manyake” and “Bidii Yangu,” because he had personal interests or connections to the artists, not because he genuinely supported the music.
Circute accuses Pinye of being overly critical and disrespectful towards Kenyan urban musicians, often telling them to retire from the industry and insulting their music and videos.
He claims Pinye has had “beef” with numerous other prominent Kenyan artists, including Khaligraph Jones, DNA, Nameless, Amani, and many others, all of whom have complained about Pinye’s treatment of their work.
Circute says Pinye’s behavior has been detrimental to the growth of the Kenyan urban music industry, as he has actively tried to undermine and discourage musicians.
Circute’s Call for Apology
Despite the harsh accusations, Circute says he has forgiven Pinye through his faith in Jesus Christ. However, he urges Pinye to humble himself and offer a sincere apology to the many Kenyan musicians he has allegedly wounded and hurt over the years. Circute believes this is necessary for the industry to move forward in a positive direction.
Circute’s lengthy post provides a rare insider’s perspective on the tensions and power dynamics within Kenya’s music scene. While Pinye has not yet responded publicly, Circute’s candid account is likely to stir up further discussion and debate within the industry. It remains to be seen whether Pinye will heed Circute’s call for reconciliation and apology.