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The music industry is in confusion because they are unable to replace me- Grandpa Records CEO says before announcing comeback  

Posted on by Pauline Syombua

As Kenyan artists and journalists are busy pointing fingers to each other on who is killing the Kenyan industry, a man who arguably transformed and pushed Kenyan music scene beyond boarders has made an announcement that will sure bring mixed emotion.

Grandpa Records CEO Refigah aka Yusuf Noah has announced that he is back in business after 22 months of hiatus.

In a presser held at Steadmark Gardens in Karen today, the CEO announced his comeback and also addressed the current state of the industry which has been chaotic lately after artists attacked producers for killing the music industry by not playing their music.

Irreplaceable

According to Refigah, one of the reason why there’s so much confusion and Diamond Platnumz’ Wasafi Records are taking over Kenyan industry is because no one has been able to replace Grandpa Records.

“Wasafi Records are taking over after we left. Just take a look, they have been there for three years now but why are they taken over the two years Grandpa has been away? It’s because the industry has been an able to replace us. What Diamond did to Kenya recently, his three shows, we also did that kind of stuff in Tanzania. We are the only Kenyan record label which has managed to top Tanzanian charts and do successful shows there.” 

Grandpa Records boss: I’m not broke, that was fake news 

Posted on by Pauline Syombua

Grandpa Records CEO Refigah has come out to deny that he’s broke. Refigah, in the recent past has been facing rumors that he’s crumbling financially after exodus of some of the talents he had signed in his label such as Kenrazy, Sosuun, Kidis, DNA and Dufla Diligon.

Speaking to People Daily, the popular CEO, who started off as an artist, was forced to address the rumours that he’s been forced to other ventures due to desperation after closing down his label.

“Broke? I’m doing just fine,” said Refigah who was recently in the news after opening new apartments called Grandpa Suites.

Fake news

He then went on to attack journalists who ran the story without contacting him first, calling it unprofessional.

 This is unprofessional journalism. They should have called me instead of publishing such crap,” he said. 

“The likes of Sean Diddy Combs, own businesses. Closer home, Jose Chameleone is also a heavy investor. What is the problem when I do the same? And again, those saying I changed the studio to furnished apartments are lying,” an incensed Refigah told People Daily.

Dufla: I don’t have a sugar mummy and i’m not broke

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Grandpa Records, a once very popular record label has gotten the final nail in the coffin after popular dance hall singer, Duffla, who was the only remaining artist in the label, has also called it quits.

Rumours of the singer ditching the Refigah-owned label started circulating early this year. The singer has confirmed that he will depart soon, joining Kenrazy, DNA, Visita and Sossun who also left the label after misunderstandings with Refigah.

duffla

 “No, however, my contract is now over and I do not plan to renew it. That aside, I am grateful to the label, as they are a big part of the reason my music career took off. I feel it is time to take it to an even higher level with something different,” Duffla said after being asked whether he has left Grandpa. 

Not broke

In the interview which appeared on Mediamax’s website, the singer also shared that he has teamed up with Visita for his new song Katapila.

“This was not the first time Visita and I have worked together, nor will it be the last.  He understand my kind of music. He gets my beat and need for originality, especially when it comes to dancehall music,” he said.

Finally, Duffla addressed a rumor that he’s being funded by a sugar mummy after he’s bank account allegedly went nil.

“People talk — these are petty lies certain blogs brought up.  I am financially stable and have a printing company, which is doing great. It’s riduculous, really,” he said. 

 

Grandpa Record’s boss loses close family member, posts sad photos on social media

Posted on by Pauline Syombua

Grandpa Records CEO Yussuf Noah, known by many as Refigah, has lost his father-in-law.

Refigah, who has been married to Yasmin Yussuf for less than six months after divorcing his first wife, took to Facebook to morn the death of Dr Yussuf Mohammed saying that he lost “the best father-in-law any man could ever dream of having.”

Silent wedding

Refigah silently married Yasmin late last year after marriage to first wife Mahadia failed. Refigah had one kid, a boy, with his ex-wife.

In his latest wedding, only family and friends were invited as it was kept on the low.