Why 'war' between Mbogi Genje and Gotta City is deeper than rap

Gotta City (inset) and Mabogi Genje [Photo: Courtesy]

It seems like the new hip-hop scene is warming up to a beefing season again, even before healing our Covid wounds. In viral videos, a little-known group is claiming ownership of “lyrics” to a song by fast-rising rap trio Mbogi Genje. Stoopid Boy, a member of the rival group and Madocho, another member, claim that they represent Gotta City, a small slum bordering Donholm Estate and Kayole.

They allege that members of Mbogi Genje shortchanged them after “ku mochoka” (slang for making it big). In a series of random videos shot with Stoopid Boy rapping, they continually put claim to owning some lyrics and even issued threats over an unreleased video and calls that went unanswered. A week ago, yet another video went viral where there was a scuffle after Mbogi Genje and the rival group crossed paths on the street.