Kenyan music sensation Nadia Mukami has taken a stand against critics, alleging that her latest track, 'Woza', plagiarized the melody of Tanzanian star Zuchu’s song, 'Amanda'.

The allegations sparked a robust debate online. Nadia quickly moved to address the claims head-on.

She used her official Instagram platform to set the record straight. The singer acknowledged that her new music generated "weird reactions" alongside some very positive feedback.

 

 

Setting the Record Straight

Nadia firmly denied that her new brand song was copied or sampled. She insisted that the comparisons being made were unjustified.

"I have noted the comparison of my brand-new song with numerous songs, and I want to make it CLEAR! I have not copied or sampled ANYONE’S SONG!” she declared to her fans.

The artist explained that her work is part of a wider musical trend. She clarified that she was simply jumping on a popular sound. Her producer, Teknixx, helped her achieve this trendy sound.

"All I did was jump on a trendy sound through my producer, Teknixx!"

 

 

A Trendy African Sound

Nadia stressed that using a trendy sound is common practice among many top African artists. She noted that she is focused on exploring different sounds in her craft.

She pointed out that many famous names have already engaged with this style. She listed artists such as Rema, Jux, Marioo, Nandy, and Zuchu herself as using similar sounds.

Nadia explained that when other artists use the sound, it is seen as normal. However, when she participates in the trend, she faces allegations of copying.

"So many people have done this sound. It's just that it's a trendy sound."

"I take my craft soooo seriously, and I am always looking to explore different sounds," she stated. Nadia confirmed that she strives to be versatile in her music. She is trying different styles to showcase this versatility.

 

 

Woza’s Current Success

Despite the initial controversy, the song 'Woza' is performing well. Nadia thanked her fans for the "Great feedback and reception" of the song.

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The track is currently trending on YouTube. In fact, the song was trending at number eight shortly after its release.

Nadia encouraged fans to continue watching the video. She also asked them to participate by dropping challenges based on the new song. She reiterated that she performed an amazing job on the track.

She continues her journey toward gaining a wider audience. Her current focus is on reaching a major milestone for her channel. She is working towards a larger subscription target.