Kenya: Showbiz Cartels

Nairobi — The war is on and many entertainment companies are spoiling for a fight over turfs. It is getting so dirty that a few groups are now forming cartels to stave off competition.

The war that once pitied deejays against each other - with Code Red releasing a dis track against Homeboyz and Blackstar taking over some of Code Red gigs - has spread to the emcees, event organisers, comedians, bouncers and production houses.

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