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Toxic Lyrikali: I was forced to chant 'tutam' at State House or risk disappearing

Toxic Lyrikali has stated that he was forced to say tutam as he could not risk "disappering"

Kenyan rapper Toxic Lyrikali has stirred heated debate online after revealing he was coerced into chanting "tutam" a slang term for "two term" in reference to President William Ruto's tenure, during a performance at State House.

The fast-rising artiste, who has seen a surge in his fanbase thanks to his viral hits, was among entertainers invited to perform at a presidential empowerment event. But soon after the gig, a storm brewed on social media, with many fans accusing him of aligning himself with politics.

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