The Controversy Between Italian Jarkata and Mr Kiss: Full Story Behind the Viral Dispute
A serious controversy has erupted in the Nigerian street music scene involving fast-rising act Italian Jarkata and artist Mr Kiss, following the release and sudden success of a song titled “Italian Jarkata.” What initially seemed like a normal collaboration has now turned into a heated dispute filled with accusations, leaked chats, and online tension.
How it all started
According to Mr Kiss, he had no prior knowledge of who Italian Jarkata was until Jarkata personally reached out to him. Their connection reportedly began through direct messages, where Italian Jarkata introduced himself and proposed a collaboration.
Mr Kiss claims that during their conversation, Italian Jarkata specifically requested that he (Mr Kiss) should create a song using his name as the title. The idea was simple: Mr Kiss would record the track, and they would both benefit from its release and promotion.
The agreement
As stated by Mr Kiss, there was an understanding between both parties before recording the song. Italian Jarkata allegedly promised to handle the distribution side of things and assured Mr Kiss that he would provide access (login details) to the distribution platform once the song was uploaded.
Despite not receiving any upfront payment, Mr Kiss agreed to go ahead with the recording, trusting that everything would be sorted out after release.
What went wrong
After completing the track, Mr Kiss sent the final version to Italian Jarkata as agreed. However, things reportedly took a different turn from that point.
Instead of releasing the song as a joint effort or properly crediting Mr Kiss, Italian Jarkata allegedly uploaded the track to streaming platforms under his own name alone. The song began gaining traction quickly, attracting streams and attention across multiple platforms.
Mr Kiss claims that despite repeated requests, Italian Jarkata failed to provide the promised login details to the distribution account. This meant Mr Kiss had no control, access, or visibility over the performance or earnings of the song he recorded.
The Situation escalates
As the song continued to grow and gain popularity, frustration built up on Mr Kiss’s side. In response, he decided to take the issue public by releasing screenshots and conversations between him and Italian Jarkata.
The leaked chats quickly spread across social media, sparking debates among fans and industry watchers. While some people supported Mr Kiss, others defended Italian Jarkata, leading to a divided audience.
Online blacklash and tension
Following the exposure, Mr Kiss alleged that he began facing pressure from Italian Jarkata’s camp. According to him, not only did fans get involved, but even people close to Italian Jarkata reportedly joined in attempts to silence him.
There have also been claims that efforts were made to report or take down Mr Kiss’s social media accounts, further escalating the conflict beyond just music.
Current status
As of now, the issue remains unresolved. The song continues to circulate online, while both sides stand firmly on their claims. Neither party has officially announced a settlement, and the situation is still developing as fans continue to react.
Final thought
This controversy highlights a common issue in the fast-growing Nigerian music space — lack of proper agreements and documentation before collaborations. What started as a simple opportunity quickly turned into a dispute over credit, ownership, and trust.
For upcoming artists, this situation serves as a reminder of the importance of clear agreements, transparency, and protecting creative work before releasing it to the public.
As the story unfolds, many are watching closely to see whether both artists will resolve their differences or if the conflict will continue to grow alongside the song’s popularity.
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