Otile Brown has spoken about his fallout with fellow singer and former duet partner Jovial. (Photo: tnx.africa)
The singer told Tony Mwirigi that his rift with former duet partner Jovial runs deep, but did not explain what caused their latest disagreement.
Kenyan singer Otile Brown has spoken about a serious breakdown in his relationship with fellow artiste Jovial, saying he does not want her to attend his funeral.
According to TNX Africa, Otile made the remarks during a conversation with media personality Tony Mwirigi. His comments offered a stark contrast to the musical partnership that produced several collaborations between the two singers.
Although Otile made clear how strongly he feels about the fallout, he did not provide a detailed account of what led to their latest disagreement.
Otile explains the depth of the rift
During the interview, Otile repeatedly said Jovial should stay away from his funeral, even if he were to die immediately. He presented that position as a measure of how deeply their relationship had deteriorated.
The singer acknowledged that some listeners might consider his remarks excessive. However, he maintained that his stance reflected the importance he places on relationships and the way people treat each other.
His explanation focused on the seriousness of the rupture rather than the events behind it. The account published by TNX Africa does not include a response from Jovial to his funeral remarks.
A partnership known for romantic collaborations
Otile and Jovial built a notable musical partnership through songs including Amor, Such Kinda Love, Jeraha and Zichune. Their work together became associated with romantic themes and the chemistry they displayed in recordings and music videos.
Another collaboration, Ulinihukumu, had been released shortly before the interview. The heartbreak-themed song forms part of their shared catalogue, even as Otile’s latest comments highlight a personal divide.
TNX Africa noted that the pair’s on-screen connection had also fuelled audience speculation about their relationship away from music. That speculation, however, does not establish what caused the current fallout, which neither singer has fully explained publicly.
Fans react as questions remain
The remarks drew responses from social media users familiar with the duo’s songs. Some looked back on their musical chemistry, while others warned against outsiders becoming involved in a dispute between two people.
One commenter, posting as @larrsonti, lamented what appeared to be the loss of their connection. Another, @abngrym, urged caution about intervening in private disagreements.
The responses show how closely some listeners associate the artistes with their joint releases. Still, the information available leaves important questions unanswered: Otile did not outline the trigger for the dispute or explain what it means for any future work together.
For now, his remarks make his personal position clear, while the full circumstances behind the breakdown remain undisclosed.
