Otile Brown sends appeal to fans amid feud with Bien
By Valerian Khakayi, July 31, 2025Kenyan R&B sensation Otile Brown has issued a heartfelt message to his loyal fans in the wake of a heated online feud with fellow artiste Bien-Aimé Baraza.
Otile, taking to his official Instagram account on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, reassured his supporters, urging them not to be misled and reaffirmed his dedication to authentic Swahili music.
He also dismissed rumours that he had lost his musical magic.
Additionally, Otile said that music is about feeling, and that although he had sometimes wanted to try something different, it did not mean that he had failed to produce the kind of authentic, home-grown music that his audience loves.
“To my real fans.. lock in & don’t let them trick you into thinking we’re not lit. Mziki sai umekua wa maoni na vyama, kuna watu kazi yao ni kukuamnisha vitu Wanadai tumeshuka ila walio juu wameshinda wakitutusi kwanini, Sheria ya biashara ya mziki ukiwa juu hufai kumpatia mtu alie chini attention, Mbona twapewa??“Otile stated.
“Music ni feeling and for a long time I felt like doing something different but haimanishi tumeshindwa kutoa mziki wa nyumbani mnao penda.. you know me.”
The multitalented musician then highlighted recent releases, stressing his consistency and creative integrity.
“The other day I dropped Umenipendea nini & dear x one of the best music out there just to show you that I haven’t lost that touch.. but now let’s get back to business… mnataka Swahili music, I will give you good music,” he added.
Otile on altercations
In addition, the ‘Jeraha’ hitmaker said he will no longer engage in online feuds and will instead let his music speak for him.
“From now onwards, I will let my work speak,” he added.
Online feud
The Monday, July 28, 2025, online altercation started after Bien reacted to Mumbi Maina’s post following her sudden resignation as Otile’s manager.
The Wahala hitmaker shared a post on his Instagram account with his viral hit ‘All My Enemies Are Suffering’.
The song blends upbeat rhythms with hard-hitting lyrics, touching on themes of resilience, triumph, and perhaps a bit of sweet revenge. His post came just moments after Mumbi shared her exit from Otile Brown’s managerial position, further stating her reasons while wishing Brown continued success.
In his response, Otile dismissed Bien as a loudmouth and a fake, implying that his artistry lacks substance and longevity.
He accused Bien of constantly seeking online attention by commenting on every trending issue and warned that his success could disappear with a single misstep.
“That person just had to comment. Always talking. This wannabe international guy thinks he made it off a little Kenyan favour that landed in his lap. Over what songs? Those TikTok challenges that last only two weeks? You cannot win on grace alone. Always wants to be seen, always has something to say on every blog post. You know I can snatch that spot any time, right? It only takes one right move from me and one wrong move from you. This is Kenya, and you know your people well,” he added.
“I am not a hater. You are doing well, but try and look the part. Moisturise those lips that cannot go a minute without moving. Dress properly and stop carrying local accessories like those cheap village earrings. There is no authenticity there.”
“You call yourself international, but I repeat, you can never beat me. Even if you win a Grammy, I do not recognise you. Too much bluff. Enjoy it while it lasts. This is the reason I do not respect that guy. He is the biggest hypocrite.”