Remembering such events kama msanii ndio kitu sipendii kabisaa🤦‍♂️

Earning my first 1000 bob as an instrument player was no easy feat. It was a journey filled with struggle, learning, and unexpected setbacks. We had landed a gig, excited to showcase our talent and make some money. The client seemed genuine, and since we trusted their word, we didn’t bother drafting a formal agreement. That turned out to be our biggest mistake.

After the performance, we expected to be paid the full amount, but the client kept making excuses. At first, they said they would send the money later, then claimed they had financial constraints. Days turned into weeks, and no payment came. We tried to follow up, but our calls went unanswered. Eventually, after much persistence and frustration, they only paid us a fraction of what was agreed upon—just 1000 bob.

That money felt both rewarding and disappointing. It represented our hard work, but it also reminded us of the lessons we had to learn the hard way. We realized that verbal agreements mean nothing without written proof. It was a painful but necessary lesson in professionalism. From that day forward, we made sure to always document our deals, ensuring that our effort and talent were never taken for granted again.