In the high-stakes world of the Kamba entertainment industry, the masks have finally slipped, revealing a fractured brotherhood and a brewing power struggle that has left fans and insiders breathless. What began as a quiet rivalry behind the scenes has exploded into a public showdown, proving that even in the gospel industry, the competition for relevance is cutthroat.
The tension reached a breaking point when popular event host and content creator Ricky B stood his ground against what he described as calculated industry sabotage. Appearing on the Katumbi Show, a visibly weary but defiant Ricky B sent a chilling warning to a “certain artist” who has allegedly been trying to devalue his hard work and undermine his brand.
“You cannot sell me fear!” Ricky declared, his voice trembling with the weight of sleepless nights and heavy financial investments. “It hurts so much when you work so hard, when you don’t sleep because of planning, and then there is someone there opposing you. What has he even done in all those years he’s been in the music industry?”
The “someone” in question was none other than Kamba Gospel giant Stephen Kasolo. The friction centered on Kasolo’s aggressive promotion of the Machakos county-sponsored VUKA Festival, which sits dangerously close on the calendar to Ricky B’s own self-funded event. Ricky didn’t hold back, throwing down a gauntlet that challenged Kasolo’s very status as a superstar. He dared the artist to host even a single event—one with free entry—just to see if he could actually pull a crowd on his own merit without the help of major sponsors.
Initially, Kasolo met Ricky’s frustration with cold, public mockery. In a post that quickly went viral, Kasolo laughed off the accusations with a series of emojis, telling Ricky to “stop crying” and comparing his “serious” attitude to the downfall of once-great record labels like Grandpa Records. He made it clear: in the business of entertainment, there are no friends on the calendar—only competitors. He even taunted Ricky, suggesting that while they were still friends, business was business, and he wouldn’t be praising a rival event.
However, the narrative took a stunning and cinematic turn just hours later. As the weight of Ricky’s “fearless” stance settled in and the public began to take sides, Kasolo seemingly realized he had pushed a brother too far. In a move that shocked his followers and silenced the trolls, the “Kitole” hitmaker performed a complete U-turn. He deleted his savage remarks and issued a formal, humble apology that read like a white flag of surrender.
Kasolo’s tone shifted from mockery to deep regret. He admitted his choice of words created an “unfortunate impression” of opposition and acknowledged the many years of friendship they shared. He went as far as to scrub his social media of any posts that could be seen as undermining Ricky’s event, extending a hand of peace and wishing him success.
While Kasolo has attempted to bury the hatchet, the industry is still reeling. Ricky B has sent a clear message to the veterans of the game: his hard work won’t be silenced by intimidation. For now, the “war” has transitioned into an uneasy peace, but the headline remains etched in the minds of fans—Ricky B is no longer intimidated by the giants, and even the “King of Kamba Gospel” had to take a step back when faced with a man who refused to be sold fear.
