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Ibraah vs Harmonize: The TSh 1 billion tug of war over music freedom

Tanzanian singers Ibraah (L) and Harmonize are involved in the altercation (photo courtesy/Instagram)

Tanzanian singer Ibraah has found himself caught between a dream and a debt he says he cannot afford. In a heartfelt cry for help shared on social media, the young artiste revealed that his current label, Konde Music Worldwide, wants him to pay a staggering TSh 1 billion (roughly Shs 48 million) to be released from his contract.

Ibraah, who was signed by Bongo Superstar Harmonize just a few years ago, now wants out, but freedom, it seems, comes at a steep price.

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