Kenyan singer Bahati has once again caused a storm online after dropping a new song dedicated to Raila Odinga. The track has only been out for less than 24 hours but it is already doing big numbers with over 500,000 views and still counting.
As usual, Kenyans have had a lot to say about it. Some people feel the song is a sign of respect to Raila and a creative move, while others believe Bahati is just chasing attention and trying to stay relevant. Social media has been buzzing with mixed reactions ever since the video went live.
One fan commented, “This guy never learns, he’s now using politics to trend,” while another replied, “At least he’s bold enough to sing for Baba.”
Another one on Facebook said, “Peleka huko nyimbo zako za matakataka”
From the look of things, Bahati knows exactly what he is doing. Every time he drops something that touches on politics, he gets the whole country talking. Whether you like him or not, you will still click to see what he has done this time.
The visuals of the song also show moments that celebrate Raila’s long political journey, something that many of Raila’s supporters have appreciated. But for others, it feels like Bahati is crossing the line once again.
Still, one thing is for sure. Bahati understands the game. Even those who are complaining are watching, and that’s how he keeps winning every single time.
By Newshub