London, UK - A shocking fallout has erupted between Kenyan music artiste Boutross Munene and Kenyan UK promoter Prince Otach, stemming from Boutross's recent performance at the highly anticipated Diaspora Festival in London.

This incident, aimed at connecting the Kenyan Diaspora with their cultural roots through music, coincided with the London Rugby Sevens tournament, featuring renowned Kenyan artistes such as Jua Cali, Otile Brown, King Kaka, and Femi One.

Boutros

The dispute between Boutross and Otach has rapidly intensified, with allegations of breached contracts and legal threats. Promoter Otach accuses Boutross of staying in the UK after the other artistes had departed and arranging a performance in Scotland without his knowledge or consent.

While acknowledging Boutross's talent, Otach emphasized that the artiste is still relatively new to the music industry. "Boutross is quite talented, but he is still new in this music business. He will gradually learn that contracts are signed by both parties for a reason," stated Otach, underscoring the importance of upholding contractual agreements.

In a statement posted on his Instagram page, Boutross admitted to performing in Scotland through his own networks after allegedly being left on his own. His statement read, "Folks, we did our thing and shook things up. We made new connections with genuine people, got a gig in Scotland to turn up with my people, which I did, and again, big shoutout to 142b Lounge, the hosts were amazing."

Boutross further claimed that Otach contacted the Scottish club, demanding a percentage of the proceeds from his performance, citing that he sponsored their trip to the UK.

"…this nigga the upkeep ya daily ni movies yet the show is sold out|| He was to cater for us till 23rd May, hata hilo wapi. Three did he finish paying my full amount, No, man, ni story 10 million za ac na uowongo mob." expressed Boutross in his Instagram post.

Denying the allegations, Otach released a statement on Saturday in response to Boutross's sensational claims on social media, asserting that he did not neglect the artiste in England and had fulfilled his financial obligations. Otach revealed that he had made significant financial investments to ensure the success of the London Diaspora Festival.

Prince Otach

"I invest my hard-earned money to put up these events, so it's crucial for me to protect my investments," he stressed. Otach expressed his disappointment upon learning that Boutross allegedly organized additional side events without his knowledge or consent during their time in the UK.

When approached by Livenow Africa, Otach mentioned that he would refrain from making extensive comments as the matter was likely to end up in a UK court. He asserted his intention to pursue legal action against Boutross for the perceived breach of contract and subsequent online defamation.

"Whether he is right or wrong is not for me to determine," Otach stated. He pledged to involve his lawyer, who will serve Boutross with a notice outlining the damages claimed within 72 hours. Failure to pay the damages within 14 days would result in the case being taken to court on the 15th day.

We sought the views of the artiste Boutros on the lawsuit threats but he refused to comment saying his full statement was available on social media.

Fans and industry insiders eagerly await developments in this case, uncertain of how the controversy will impact Boutross Munene's promising career. The resolution of this disagreement remains uncertain, as it may either be resolved privately or escalate into a courtroom battle that could have far-reaching consequences for both Boutross's reputation and Otach's standing in the music promotion industry.