Aston Lukoye
- Kasmuel McOure criticized an online campaign targeting the hip-hop group Wadagliz for performing at Mashujaa Day.
- He accused the campaign leaders of hypocrisy and autocratic behavior.
- McOure defended the group’s right to perform and questioned the support of those calling for the boycott.
- He pointed out the irony of cancel culture, highlighting the contradictions of government associations.
- McOure predicted that Wadagliz would thrive despite the boycott.
Activist Kasmuel McOure has publicly condemned an online campaign aimed at canceling the hip-hop group Wadagliz, following their performance at the Mashujaa Day celebrations in Kwale on September 20, 2024. In a passionate video shared on social media, McOure accused the campaign leaders of hypocrisy for targeting Wadagliz simply because they performed at a government event.
Kasmuel expressed his frustration with the campaign, calling out its leaders for running a public boycott against the group. “You are shamelessly running a campaign to cancel Wadagliz on your page, right? Because they performed at Mashujaa Day – at a State function,” he said, defending the group’s right to perform, irrespective of political implications.
He pointed out the irony of the boycott, emphasizing that the leaders of the campaign were acting no differently than the very figures they opposed. “There is no difference between you and that dictator which you are trying to oust,” McOure declared, stressing that Wadagliz had built their music career long before the current political climate.
McOure also criticized the lack of genuine support for the group, questioning whether those calling for the cancellation ever streamed their music or proposed them for corporate gigs. “When was the last time you proposed them for a corporate gig? For any Mashujaa Day celebrations that you planned, did you invite them?” he asked, highlighting the selective support given to the group.
He further pointed out the contradiction in the cancel culture, noting that many musicians, including those involved in the campaign, rehearse at the government’s Permanent Presidential Music Commission (PPMC). “What is the difference between them performing at a State function and your grandmother who supplies beans to a government school?” he questioned, calling out the hypocrisy.
Kasmuel McOure predicted that efforts to cancel Wadagliz would ultimately fail, suggesting that the group would continue to thrive if they remained focused on their music. His passionate defense of the hip-hop group challenges the motives behind the boycott and calls for more consistent support for local artists.
