Diamond Platnumz has told off Kenyan comedian turned activist Eric Omondi following the latter’s opinion over the fiasco during the Furaha City Festival held this past weekend.
Eric joined a host of famous people, weighing in over the alleged unfair treatment meted out to Willy Paul that also saw Diamond fail to perform at the much-anticipated event held in Nairobi on December 7th.
Eric thought that there is idolizing other artists at the expense of Kenyan musicians.
“It may try but it will surely come to pass. Mungu halali. We fought for Kenyan Artists/Music for two Years Non-Stop. I believe in one Principle…”Just Plant, You will harvest later”. We were tear-gassed and even arrested for pushing equal Treatment and Pay for Kenyan Artists.” said the Comedian
Eric pointed out what issues he wanted to be addressed regarding the fiasco.
” Equal treatment: Kenyan Artist hawananga V.I.P Tents backstage while wengine huwekewa White Sofa sets, Black Tea, White Tea, Assorted Foods, Pombe Brands Zote, Polisi, Bouncers while A Kenyan Artists husimama kando ya Stage ama nyuma ya Tent. I have witnessed Numerous times Kenyan Artists begging at the entrance for security to allow their Team (Managers and Dancers)to enter the venue while our International brothers and Sisters arrive in Motorcades of up to 15 Cars😰😰😰. There is a lot going on in Kenya Today but one thing is sure…A LOT IS GOING TO CHANGE. WE WILL HARVEST!!! OUR TIME IS NEAR!!!”
Diamond Platnumz responded to Eric Omondi under that comment, stating that success doesn’t come by hating on others but by working hard.
He also shared there is no bad blood between the two countries, giving an example of Bien who has collabos with Tanzanian artists.
“My Brother Eric, Success does not come by hating others, but it comes by increasing efforts, and then God will bless you… You are one of the good examples in this regard, You came to Tanzania more than 10 times to do shows as the Headliner and you were always received with love, you had never heard of Standup Comedians bringing you hate or hearing Saying “They are oppressed” or “We want 75% Tanzanian Comedians” Campaigns ”
Diamond concluded saying Eric should be encouraging artists to love each other.
“East Africa is a country that lives by love and cooperation, try to inspire love and cooperation and put effort, instead of training artists to hate us because it is not the solution to success.”
The festival organizers released a statement placing blame on the WCB CEO’s team for what they termed as unprofessionalism and many demands.
