“If You’re Not Jealous…” Diana Marua Taunts Critics Amid New Song's Viral Success

Kenyan musician Diana Marua has called on her fans to set aside jealousy and rally behind her latest single Bibi ya Tajiri, with the aim of hitting one million YouTube views.

The artist, who performs under the name Diana B, issued the appeal on Facebook after celebrating 700,000 views within just a few days of the song’s release.

Celebrating 700K

In her post, Diana expressed joy at the milestone, saying the reception proved the strength of her fan base. She said the quick numbers showed that her music was striking a chord with listeners.

“Kenyans have united once again thanks to #DIANAB. Don’t be deceived by her looks—she’s a ticking time bomb! 700K+ views already. Let’s get Bibi ya Tajiri to 1M. If you’re not jealous, drop one word for #BESTRAPPER,” she wrote.

From Criticism to Confidence

Although she was long recognised as the wife of singer Bahati, Diana has been carving out her own space in the music industry. When she debuted as Diana B, she was met with scepticism and ridicule, with many doubting her talent.

Over time, however, she has shown resilience, releasing songs such as Hatutaachana and One Day that drew attention online. With Bibi ya Tajiri, she is proving her determination to grow beyond the shadow of criticism.

The Appeal of Bibi ya Tajiri

The single has drawn attention thanks to its catchy title and its message about female empowerment and financial influence.

Its colourful video, energetic choreography and striking visuals have made it a trending topic online, sparking conversations about women’s place in modern music.

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Backlash: Not Everyone Is Onboard

Despite its popularity, Bibi ya Tajiri has sparked significant backlash since its release, for its:

Controversial Imagery: The video includes scenes where Diana tears up photos of industry heavyweights like Khaligraph Jones, King Kaka, and Diamond Platinumz, provoking strong reactions.

Sampling a Legend: The song samples the iconic beat from E-Sir’s classic “Sare.” This move was seen by many as disrespectful to the late rapper’s legacy, touching a nerve within the Kenyan hip-hop community.

Voices of Dissent: Prominent artists disapproved—Khaligraph Jones mocked the track online, reposting a skit with remarks like “Mnakuja sana, mnajiconfuse.”

VJ Patelo accused Diana of tarnishing the legacy of Kenyan rap icons and called on industry players to uphold higher standards.Parroty Vunulu joked that the late E-Sir must be “turning in his grave.”

Social Media Critics: Fans echoed the sentiment. Some accused her of trend-chasing and sacrificing credibility for attention.

For instance, one commented, “She will trend and get attention… but anajishukishia credibility yake na Kenyan music.”

Diana’s Response

Far from shying away, Diana responded with poise and humour. She reshared a meme of a woman smashing a CD (indicating disapproval of a song), captioning it “Drop a comment; we love to hear from you.” This move signalled both her willingness to engage and confidence in her art.

In one of her boldest comebacks after a two-year hiatus, she declared on Instagram: “Mimi Ndio Mkubwa na Wanao… Wachana na Simba Mi Ndio Mama Lao.”