Eric Omondi has warned foreign musicians to avoid performing in Kenya for one year as he continues to push for local music to be prioritized.
The comedian, who has been at the forefront advocating for Kenyan musicians, wants foreign artistes not to be booked for shows in Kenya.
Eric warned Diamond, Davido, Wizkid, Tems, Burna Boy, Tiwa Savage and Konshens to steer clear of Kenya for a year.
“Brothers and Sisters. We love you, We appreciate you and we love Visitors but please give us some little time to put our house in order. WE ARE NOT OKAY. GOD BLESS YOU🙏🙏🙏 Please dont visit for Now. Just give us one Year to recover and catch up then you can Visit again,” he wrote.
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Eric had first warned Kenyan promoters against booking foreign musicians, claiming that they were the root cause of the downfall of the local showbiz.
“Kenyan Promoters are the ROOT cause to all our problems and downfalls as an Industry!!! This is an official WARNING to all Kenyan Promoters and Event Organisers!!! We are just from elections and that means we are significantly a new Nation with NEW beginnings. We must ReBirth,Rebrand and REJUVENATE!!! I WILL PERSONALLY ensure that all your EVENTS FAIL unless you put Kenyan Artists first!!!
“Pay Kenyan ARTISTS First!!! RESPECT KENYAN ARTISTS First!!! Dont TREAT Kenyan Artists like SECOND CLASS Musicians!!! You are currently being UNCOUTH and DISRESPECTFUL!!! Paying foreign Artists Millions in Flights, Accommodation, Hospitality and Remunerations while paying Kenyan Artists peanuts!!! For the next one Year I am ordering you to Focus on Rebuilding Kenyan Music and if you think this is a Joke then TRY ME!!!! IDIOTS!!!”
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