Kenyans Mull Boycotting Bongo Music after Tanzanian MPs’ Scathing Remarks: “Aura for Aura”
- Kenyans are considering boycotting Tanzanian music owing to the ongoing spat with their neighbours, Tanzanians
- It all started when politician Martha Karua went to support Tanzania's main opposition leader Tundu Lissu, who had a case against the state but she was deported
- Boniface Mwangi and former CJ Willy Mutunga were also allegedly mistreated in the country, and there has been an ongoing debate that ended up with Tanzanian MPs bitterly trolling Kenyans
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Nairobi, Kenya: A section of Kenyans are thinking about doing away with Bongo music from their houses, entertainment clubs, laptops, and phones.
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Why do Kenyans love Bongo music?
For a long time, Kenyans have uninhibitedly been fans of Bongo music, with names such as Mr. Nice and Professor Jay being household names despite them being from across the border.
Some musicians, like Diamond and Ali Kiba, have a fanatical following in the country, and whatever they do or fail to do usually sets tongues wagging.
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Kenyans love Bongo musicians and their music for their creative, romantic lyrics, colourful videos with touching plots. Their musicians' lifestyles are also quite engaging.
All these may stop unceremoniously after a Kenya- Tanzania spat got out of hand and has now degenerated into Kenyans getting numbers of the Tanzanian Members of parliament and that of President Samia Suluhu Hassan and greeting them
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It all started when PLP leader Martha Karua was deported from Tanzania, where she had gone to support opposition leader Tundu Lissu, who was expected in court.
After the incident, President Samia accused foreign activists of meddling in Tanzania’s affairs. Karua, however, cited the East African Community treaty, adding that her visit was legal and the action of the neighbouring country breached the regional obligations.
Bonnie and Agatha allegedly mistreated
Another incident that irked Kenyans was when Ugandan journalist Agather Atuhaire and Kenyan activist Boniface Mwangi were allegedly tortured, and dumped near the Tanzania-Uganda border.
Senior counsel Karua publicly questioned Samia, demanding answers and action against ACP Mafwele, suspected of leading the unwarranted abuse.
The incident also sparked condemnation from several Pan-African rights groups, who want urgent investigations as well as accountability in the East African Community.
It is against that backdrop that Kenyans are wondering if they should quit listening to Tanzanian music.
"So when do we begin to reject Tanzanian Music? Their leaders say we are useless!" asked Angela Mbuthia.
Kenyan react to the question:
Kamau Muna:
"The strength of our currency should serve as a notice to them that we are not their equals."
Osoti Alfred:
"We don’t, we aren’t into cancel culture like Riggy G followers. Unless the musicians directly attack us we will enjoy their music."
Hon Obwanga Adoyo:
"We started yesterday."
Oyamo K'oyamo:
"Music is not easy to avoid, maybe we avoid their women 😕."
Dominic Amuzu:
"When you stop dancing to Tanzanian music is the day you start making your own and looking useless to others. Ghanaians love your foreheads and dancing moves so you are always welcome 🤗🤗🤗.
Tanzanian MPs troll Kenyans in parliament
In another story, Tanzanian lawmakers defended their President Samia Suluhu after Kenyans mocked her on social media.
The MPs accused Kenyans of insulting Tanzanian leaders and attempting to take political chaos to the country.
An MP alleged that Tanzania is more politically mature and Kenyans dismissed comparisons and that Kenyans "have low mental capacity".
Source: TUKO.co.ke
