Bensoul Aims A Dig At Otile Brown, Claims He's Overrated: "Mapua Sana"

• Popular singer Bensoul claimed Otile Brown is an overrated artiste in a recent interview
• The Forget You hitmaker criticised Otile's performance technique, saying it doesn't work onstage
• Bensoul hilariously mimicked the Samantha singer's style while expressing his opinion

Kenyan musician Bensoul has stirred up online buzz by slamming fellow artiste Otile Brown.

During an interview with digital creator Stephanie Ng'ang'a, Bensoul didn't hesitate to name an overrated Kenyan musician.

What did Bensoul say about Otile Brown?

Without hesitation, he mentioned Otile Brown, adding that he finds Otile's music style lacking.

Bensoul hilariously commented on Otile's vocal delivery, saying:

"Mapua sana," while squeezing his nose and giggling.

He went on to explain that he feels Otile’s technique, which he described as "twanging," doesn’t work well for live performances.

His remarks have sparked massive reactions online, with fans weighing in on the debate.

Here are some comments:

mtunecessary:

"Hizi vita zingekuwa zinakuja in form of music zingeweza sana."

vinconthebeat:

"Bensoul is my friend but hapa hapana! you don't hate on a brothers hustle [Kenyan industry is full of hate] I see that everyday."

jayce_kevo:

"If jealousy was sold, he would be a billionaire."

darius.mboya:

"No wonder Kenyan Music haiwezi enda mbali… itaenda aje mbali if all these artists do is hate on one another."

leyxondelee:

"Otile went for Bien. Now Sol Generation artists are going for Otile. I like it."

princejay_reborn:

"Why do this new artistes disrespect their peers."

dj_osama_001:

"Why are we full of hate to other artists it is so sad."

speranzervictoria:

"But that's his opinion and he answered a direct question. I don't think this is hating. Sudah Nation to the world."

Is Bensoul dating Cindy K?

Previously, Bensoul confirmed that he and TikToker Cindy Kipsang, popularly known as Cindy K, are dating.

The pair ignited dating rumours when Bensoul serenaded Cindy during Raha Fest.

A clip shared by @spmbuzzke showed Bensoul ushering Cindy onto the stage, where a seat awaited her.

She sat before he held her hand, looked into her eyes and started singing the love song.

Cindy smiled and blushed, fully immersed in the sweet melody.

Proofreading by Otukho Jackson, a multimedia journalist and copy editor at TUKO.co.ke