Kenyan rapper 4Mr Frank White has reacted after the official music video for his song “NJORAA,” featuring Kapitani and Virusi Mbaya, was removed from YouTube following a copyright removal request.
Frank White shared a screenshot of an email from YouTube notifying him that the video had been taken down.
The notification stated that YouTube had received a copyright removal request for the video and, based on applicable copyright law, had removed the content from the platform.
The rapper subsequently posted the screenshot on Instagram alongside a brief message: “TUACHE MCHEZO KWA MBOKA.”
4MrFrankWhite with Virusi Mbaya during Njora Video Shoot // Instagram
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In another post, Frank White appeared to emphasise the importance of music to his livelihood, writing: “Mziki kwangu ndio na mean hustle sinanga side hustle ....🥲”
“NJORAA” is a collaboration between 4Mr Frank White, Kapitani and Virusi Mbaya. The track was released in May 2026 and appears on Frank White’s Mafrankooo album. It was produced by Elly, mixed and mastered by .addi, and released under 4th Yard Records.
The song had also attracted significant attention online before the removal. A listing of the official music video showed hundreds of thousands of views, while the track remains available on streaming platforms including Spotify.
4MrFrankWhite // InstagramSocial Media Reactions and Fan Support
Frank White’s post prompted a series of reactions from his followers. One commenter wrote, “Nani uyo analeta za ovyo kwa shagla🙌,” while another said, “😢😢wakule manjora sasa.”
“Mafrankooo still on top🔥🔥 Leo 7 pm tuko livee,” another follower wrote, while a different user commented, “Sijai feel like... sijaii feel like that.”
Some reactions focused on the song’s availability, with one follower saying, “Adi watoe bora iko Spotify 😂😂😂.” Another asked, “Mbona wanatoa kwani hawataki tuonee Njoraaa😂🔥🔥🔥😂.”
Others echoed Frank White’s message, with one writing, “Waache mchezo Kwa mboka jooh 😤,” while another commented, “hawataki tuonee Njoraaaaaaaaa😂.”
The post also attracted shorter reactions, including “💔💔,” “Haida,” “Nani huyo, nikama anataka kuona njoraa 😤,” “😢Gani hizi,” and “Not nice.”
4Mr Frank White and the 'MAFRANKOOO' Era
4Mr Frank White is a Nairobi-based Kenyan rapper who has built his career around a Sheng/Swahili Afro-Swing sound, moving from the underground scene into a wider commercial audience. His breakthrough came with the 2023 single “Alicia Keys,” followed by projects including Definition:
4MrFrankWhite // Instagram
Real One, Mziza Kwa Dimanga and Taigwa Goma, as he continued developing his distinctive blend of rap, Sheng and Afro-Swing.
His latest album, MAFRANKOOO, released in 2026, continues that collaborative approach, with the project featuring artists including Toxic Lyrikali, Kapitani, Virusi Mbaya, Brandy Maina and Khaligraph Jones, among others. Tracks on the album include “Njoraa,” featuring Kapitani and Virusi Mbaya, “Kiuno,” featuring Brandy Maina, and “Mwachie,” featuring Khaligraph Jones.
