Popular Kenyan hip-hop group P Unit's Bon-Eye, has disclosed the rationale behind their refusal to collaborate with Tanzanian bongo star Diamond Platnumz eight years ago when they were at the height of their popularity.

Speaking with SPM Buzz at the Sol Fest concert, Bon-Eye disclosed that Diamond Platnumz had contacted them about a collaboration in Dar es Salaam.

However, the group decided that the musician had dry lips and that his appearance did not appeal to them, so they kept him waiting in the hotel lobby for four hours.


"Actually, naeza kuambia ukweli tulinyima Diamond collabo kuna time Diamond alitungojea kwa lobby Dar es Sallam, alitungojea kwa lobby for four hours…alikuwa anataka tufanye naye collabo na tukamyima, Gabu alisema alikuwa ameparara lips."

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P-Unit broke up in 2015 to work on solo projects, but Diamond has had a successful career and is currently one of the most sought-after performers in Africa.

Following Bon-Eye's confession, there was a contentious online discussion, with some criticizing them for passing up a fantastic chance.


Here are a few remarks made by users of social media:

"Never despise any upcoming talent! Enough Lesson."

"Kenya watu wako na talent lakini kiburi my goodness 😂😂anyho who's laughing now malipo ni hapa hapa tu."

"No wonder Kenyan music lacks longevity. Maringo ya umaskini. 😂😂 Look at Diamond now."

"Ndio hii sasa tunafunzwa tukiona .... Maringo na madharau ndogo ndogo hujui ya kesho 😢 hizo lips zimeparara leo zinaparara kwa private jet."

"No wonder @diamondplatnumz doesn't do more collabos with Kenya artists😏kumbe mlimdharau."

The group consisted of Frasha, Bon-Eye, and Gabu.