Kenyan music star Willy Paul has publicly accused popular dancer and social media creator Collo Blue of allegedly using his unreleased song concept without permission, igniting heated reactions across social media today.
The controversy centers on a track Willy Paul shared privately with Collo Blue in late 2025, which the singer says was meant for collaboration and social media dance challenges. As the dance-trend version of the song went viral, Willy Paul claims the creator dropped a version without proper consultation or credit.
According to the leaked WhatsApp messages that Willy Paul posted on his Instagram account, he sent Collo Blue a track titled “Brrbad” on September 9, 2025, intending to work together on a dance challenge and music video — plans that never officially materialised.
In the chats, the singer told Collo: “Collo, you’re my bro, but hapa haujatenda haki… I sent you this song… we didn’t shoot the video. Now you just sliced my idea and made ‘Burukanga’. You should have asked me before doing it.”
Collo Blue later responded to the accusation in comments, urging Willy Paul to focus on releasing his own music rather than chase publicity through controversy.
Social media creators like Collo Blue have become powerful tastemakers in Kenya’s entertainment space, especially on platforms such as TikTok and Instagram where dance supplements often propel songs to mainstream success. Willy Paul’s claim brings up broader questions about creative rights and credit in the digital age — particularly when informal collaborations blur the lines between idea sharing and ownership.
While Willy Paul’s track was never officially released, “Burukanga” has gained substantial traction online — which may be why the singer chose to voice his concerns now.
Online commentators have taken sides. Some fans believe Willy Paul has a legitimate grievance, noting that sharing creative work before release can expose ideas to appropriation. Others argue that trends like dance clips evolve through community participation, and this moment could simply reflect the way digital content spreads.
One fan wrote, “This comes as a lesson to never share a project before you officially release — no one can be trusted.” Another questioned whether the uproar was driven more by clout than by genuine dispute.
At the time of publication, Collo Blue hasn’t issued an extended public statement beyond his brief comment about publicity. Meanwhile, fans are watching closely to see whether this back-and-forth will lead to a formal resolution, a collaboration, or further online debate.