Kenyan singer Willy Paul has hinted at quitting the music industry after expressing frustration over what he described as broken promises, inadequate support and disappointment from people he trusted with his career.
He stated the struggles, industry relationships and the growing dissatisfaction of how his career has been handled, admitting that his upcoming album would determine whether he continues pursuing his musical career.
“Honestly, this album feels like my last try. I’m giving it everything. If it doesn’t work, I may say goodbye to the music industry,” Willy Paul wrote.
He announced that his album which had been scheduled for November 27, would be postponed, explaining that the decision was necessary to protect the project, citing the considerable time, effort and contributions made by the talented individuals involved in its production.
“Too much time, energy and work from too many talented people have gone into this project for me to let it be jeopardized,” he said.
He expressed disappointment to people he trusted to help advance his career, claiming they did not follow through on commitments made before he signed an agreement.
However, after signing, the communication allegedly changed, with repeated delays and promises that never materialized.
“What hurts most is the disappointment from people I trusted with my career. At the table, the picture is bigger than life: collaborations, opportunities, support. Once you sign, it becomes ‘wait,’ ‘we’ll send an email,’ and ‘sorry for the delay,” he added.
Despite the disappointments, the singer acknowledged his fans who have been supporting his music over the years, indicating that their continued support to his music reminds him that his talent still matters.
