- An X user has started a fiery debate online after claiming that renowned Genge artiste Mejja became famous because of Azziad Nasenya
- Azziad became famous after dancing to Mejja and Femi One's Utaweza song, and the X user said that viral moment revived Mejja's music career as it was on its deathbed
- Netizens, however, berated him for downplaying the Weh Decide crooner's career and reminded him of his hit songs before Azziad became an internet sensation
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Kenyan man on X, using the handle @Saddam_ke, has started a heated debate online after claiming veteran rapper Mejja became famous because of TikToker Azziad Nasenya.
Man rekindles Mejja's Utawezana challenge debate
There had been a debate in the past on who between Femi One and Azziad made the other. This is because Azziad became famous because of Femi and Mejja's song Utawezana and, in return, made the song famous because of her dance style.
However, Saddam rekindled that debate and opined that Mejja's career was on its deathbed, and it took Azziad going viral to revive it.
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He said:
"Mejja became famous because of Azziad, but people are not ready for that conversation."
Kenyans react to man downplaying Mejja's status
His post got many talking about who made the other, and the heated debate resulted in the Kwani Jana Kuliendaje crooner trending on X.
Here are some of the comments from social media users:
@_amBYRON said:
"When Mejja was writing letters to his bro, you were a refugee."
@Docktus_ said:
"This was a mutual relationship."
@AtwoliiYa said:
"Juu wimbo ya nikikupea utawezana ilikuwa ya Azziad?"
@smokinGun9 said:
"I think you were born between 2000 and 2006. Wewe ni mtoto wa juzi. You don't know the impact of Mejja."
@RapHubKenya said:
"Azziad became famous because of Mejja, but people are not ready For that conversation."
@josephhKamande said:
"I used to listen to Landlord back in 2014, Azziad alikuwa Form One. Unasema nini kaka?"
@kelelenamoshi SAID:
"Mejja was on every TV before Azziad knew how to dance."
Femi One on Azziad's silence after thanking her
Renowned rapper Femi One once expressed how disappointed she was when Azziad went mute when people criticised her despite them having a conversation about her viral moment.
According to Femi, the song was already a hit before Azziad did her Utawezana challenge, but she confirmed she reached out and thanked her.
The Under The Influence hitmaker said the criticism she faced after the song became popular made her question why people thought she didn't deserve credit for its success.
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