DJ Kalonje Opposes Oga Obinna’s Bid to Join KSh20M Defamation Case

DJ Kalonje is resisting attempts by YouTuber Oga Obinna to enter a defense in a KSh20 million defamation lawsuit, arguing the move seeks to derail accountability for a damaging broadcast.

The suit is before the Chief Magistrate’s Court in Nairobi under Milimani Commercial Courts Civil Case No. E4789 of 2024. DJ Kalonje and his company, The Mixxmasters Entertainment Limited, accuse Obinna, the host of Obinna TV Extra, of publishing false statements during a live show aired on 19 August 2024.

According to the plaintiffs, Obinna told viewers DJ Kalonje was unable to perform live DJ mixes. They say the statement was false and professionally damaging. The show attracted more than 1.1 million viewers across online platforms, expanding the scale of harm.

DJ Kalonje argues the remarks went beyond entertainment and crossed into defamatory territory. He says the comments exposed him to ridicule, negative online reactions, and loss of professional standing within the entertainment industry.

Obinna has asked the court to allow him to file a defense after timelines had lapsed, claiming he was not properly served. DJ Kalonje disputes this position. The plaintiffs state the YouTuber knew or ought to have known about the proceedings and failed to act promptly.

Through their advocates, Turunga Ithagi and Associates, the plaintiffs issued a settlement demand dated 11 August 2025. They placed the claim at KSh20 million, citing the size of the audience and Obinna’s influence as aggravating factors. The letter accuses Obinna of recklessness and malice, stating the broadcast misrepresented DJ Kalonje’s professional abilities.

DJ Kalonje has also rejected Obinna’s claim of mistaken identity. The plaintiffs say the context of the discussion clearly pointed to DJ Kalonje and left no ambiguity for viewers.

The court will decide whether Obinna should be allowed to file a defense out of time. DJ Kalonje is pressing for the application to be dismissed so the matter proceeds without delay toward determination of liability and damages.