Mustapha Explains Fallout With E-Sir and Why He Left Ogopa DJs

Kenyan musician Colonel Mustapha has revisited his early 2000s experience in the music industry, maintaining that his fallout with the late E-Sir was real and reflected in their music.

In a statement, Mustapha said people who were not present during that era are unfairly commenting on events they did not witness.

“It’s funny how people who weren’t even in the room in the 2000s have the most to say about my own lived experiences. Let’s clear the air once and for all,” he said.

He stated that he and E-Sir had a real disagreement over Musician Talia Oyando during their younger years, but later resolved the matter privately.

“When I spoke about Talia, I wasn’t trying to hurt, degrade, or mock anyone. We were all young, she was young and beautiful, and it was a different time,” he said.

Mustapha Revisits Early 2000s Ogopa DJs Fallout Involving E-Sir

Mustapha also responded to critics who accused him of seeking attention or being under the influence while discussing past industry experiences.

He argued that the tension between artists during that era was openly reflected in music lyrics and was part of the history of the Kenyan music scene.

“If you think this is fabricated, go back and listen to the music,” he said.

Mustapha further referenced lyrics such as “vitungu saumu si mnawajua” and “Hawako nasi, hatuko nao,” claiming they were indirect reactions following disagreements and label changes involving members of the music group.

According to Mustapha, the fallout became more visible after they parted ways and joined another music label.

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Fans Deserve to Know the Truth

He maintained that his intention was not to disrespect E-Sir’s memory or create controversy, but to give fans insight into the realities behind the scenes during a defining era in Kenyan entertainment.

 “I am not sharing these moments to disrespect anyone’s memory or cause drama. I’m sharing them because fans deserve to know the real, unfiltered backstage history of Kenyan entertainment,” he said.

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Mustapha insisted that although some people may disagree with his version of events, the experiences he described were part of the industry’s history.

Ogopa DJs is a legendary Kenyan music production house and record label that defined the East African music scene in the early 2000s.

Known for its iconic “screaming red face” logo, the studio pioneered the upbeat Kapuka (or Boomba) sound, launching the careers of iconic artists like E-Sir, Nameless, Wahu, Kleptomaniax, and Colonel Mustapha.

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Collage of Talia Oyando and late Musician E-sir. Photo / Colonel Mustapha / fb