Kenyan singer Willy Paul has responded with unexpected warmth to Arbantone star VJ Patelo, just a day after Patelo publicly accused him of not paying for a music video appearance.
The online drama, which had captivated fans, took a surprising turn when Willy Paul chose praise over confrontation.
On Wednesday 17th September 2025, Willy Paul posted on Instagram, where he spoke highly of Patelo and his wife, Diana Dee. He called them his "current favourites" and complimented their content for being both humorous and original.
“Patelo and Diana Dee are my current favourites. Ni Visanga Tu Za Over 18 Sio Under 18. Look at them, Manze. #ngunga Friday,” Willy Paul wrote, signalling his admiration for their unique style of entertainment, which he noted was aimed at a mature audience.
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The Drama That Started It All
This friendly post came as a shock to many, as it followed a public outburst from VJ Patelo. On Tuesday, the Arbantone artiste used TikTok to accuse Willy Paul of unprofessional behaviour.
In the viral video, Patelo claimed he was promised payment for a music video shoot but was never paid for his appearance. He expressed his frustration, saying he would have been fine with helping out if he had been told it was a favour from the start.
Patelo publicly called Willy Paul "foolish."
He claimed this type of behaviour is why Tanzanian artistes look down on Kenyans.
He even told both Willy Paul and fellow musician Bahati to "go back to gospel" if they could not act professionally.
An Olive Branch?
The surprising move left fans wondering about his true intentions. Was his public admiration a genuine attempt at reconciliation, or simply a show of confidence in Patelo's rising influence as an Arbantone creator?
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