- Mejja’s hit song Tabia Za Wakenya has been reinstated on YouTube after a four-year copyright dispute.
- The track, which had 2.2 million views, was removed in 2021 after accusations from Kevin Ochieng, an up-and-coming artist, who claimed Mejja had sampled his song without permission.
- Mejja denied the accusations, defending his work and dismissing the claims as “hateful allegations”.
In 2021, Tabia Za Wakenya was taken down from YouTube due to a copyright infringement claim filed by Kevin Ochieng, who alleged that Mejja had:
Sampled his song without authorization. Released the track with similarities to Kevin’s work after recording it with his producer.
Following this, YouTube flagged the song and temporarily suspended it, but Mejja rejected these allegations, calling them unfair and baseless.
Mejja publicly refuted the accusations, labeling them as “hateful allegations” and clarified that the two songs did not resemble each other.
On social media, he responded with:
“Hate on another level. I am the same person helping new artists. If this is meant to slow me down, I will not stop releasing music till I die.”
The restoration of Tabia Za Wakenya marks a significant moment in Mejja’s career. As a pioneer of the Genge music genre, Mejja remains influential in the Kenyan music scene. His fanbase continues to support him despite the controversy.
Mejja’s ability to continue thriving in the face of challenges highlights his resilience and solidifies his place as a trailblazer in the music industry.
