In Summary

Diana Marua is facing backlash from netizens amid dropping her new joint dubbed “Bibi Ya Tajiri,” in which she has sampled E-Sir’s classical hit “Saree.”

Additionally, Diana has also been called out for throwing shade at established artists likeKhaligraph, Nyashinski, Octopizzo, Wakadinali, and Diamond, just to name a few.

The song’s music video captures Diana shredding the established stars’ photos with affirmations that she’s not only the highly rated entertainer but also a moneyed artist.

“Marapper karanga nawachambua, wote marapper wa kujipanga nawapangua, marapper msosi nawapakua, wote marapper wepesi nawanyanyua,” she raps in part.

The new development has since seen netizens turning back the heat on Diana while affirming that her delivery is below par.

We sampled a few of the reactions below.

“Why destroy a legendary hit song from a Kenyan music pioneer? Have some respect; in my opinion as a creative in the African continent, this is what destruction of art looks and sounds like.”

“Ungesaree mwenyewe”

“Mtoi wetu ameskia hii sahii akona malaria.”

“Mikono juu mnakiriii, wee mafi nini”

“Aaah huyu manzi anaboo.”

“Much love, Siz, tunaomba uende mbali na usiwahi rudi.”

“I played this song to my family. Sahi tumekosana.”

“Hii ngoma ni kali ikiwa mute.”

“Zima hii takataka”

“Bibi ya tajiri wa fake notes.”

“Put some respect on E-Sir’s music.”

“Heri niskie njaa.”

Despite the overwhelming backlash, a section opined that the song is a sure-fire banger.

Diana Marua had taken a two-year break since bumping into the music industry.

Her other songs include Hatutaachana, One Day, and Narudi Soko, just to name a few.