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Ni ujana: Otile Brown explains reasons for rocking silver teeth
24th June, 2026 05:35 PM
Kenyan singer Jacob Obunga, widely known as Otile Brown, has responded to critics who have been questioning his decision to rock silver teeth and occasionally sing in English, saying his style choices are simply an expression of his personality and creativity.
In a candid message shared on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, directed to his fans, the singer expressed frustration over what he described as unfair criticism from some followers who continue to judge him based on his appearance and musical choices.
Otile argued that true fans should have a better understanding of who he is beyond the music he releases.
“I always say, you as a fan, at some point if you do not have the slightest idea of who I am and what I stand for as a person, then you are only listening to my music and not hearing me,” Otile said.
The singer specifically addressed criticism surrounding his silver teeth, wondering why some people were so bothered by his appearance.
“Tell me why someone would judge me harshly because of my silver teeth. Hii ni ujana tu na urembo hapa na pale. I like styling; I like trying good things sometimes,” he added.
Releasing English songs
Beyond his appearance, Otile also spoke about criticism he receives for incorporating English into some of his songs.
According to the singer, some fans have questioned his ability to sing in Kiswahili whenever he releases music that features English lyrics.
“Kitu yengine unaimba na kizungu, mtu anakukashifu vikali. Ni beef gani mnakuwanga nayo na kizungu? Yani hizi nyimbo zote nimewaimbia bado mnapima uwezo wangu wakuimba na Kiswahili?” he posed.
Otile urged fans to show more grace, noting that music should not be treated as a competition where artists are constantly compared against one another.
“Even if I am not as good at it as you guys say, at least show some grace. I try to be humble in the presence of music. I will give you the best verse if you can sing better than me, but sometimes I do not like it when you guys treat music as a sport,” Otile said.
The singer went on to explain that his creative process is often guided by melodies and artistic inspiration rather than a desire to prove himself to critics.
“Mimi sijiamuli. Mambo ni muziki ndio inaniendesha. Kuna melodies zengine kwa Kiswahili haziwezi kukaa. I am not trying to prove anything,” he explained.
