Colonel Mustafa Reveals Hidden Love Triangle with Talia Oyando and the Late E-Sir

Veteran Kenyan musician Colonel Mustafa has taken a nostalgic—and highly revealing—trip down memory lane, exposing a fiery, hidden love triangle from the early 2000s involving himself, media personality Talia Oyando, and the legendary late rapper E-Sir.

Sharing a throwback photo on his social media platforms, the former Deux Vultures hitmaker opened up about his teenage years at Ogopa Deejays, detailing how a romantic rivalry nearly destroyed a musical brotherhood and fractured one of Kenya’s most iconic record labels.

“We Were Supposed to Be Way More Than Friends”

Mustafa confessed that beneath the surface of their professional circle, there was intense romantic tension between him and Talia Oyando, who was a rising star in her own right. However, the connection quickly became messy due to her involvement with his close friend and label mate, E-Sir (Issah Mmari).

“This photo right here? It carries a lot of weight and a whole lot of history,” Mustafa wrote. “We’re talking way back, when I was in my late teens and just getting a taste of the game. Talia and I had a serious vibe—honestly, we were supposed to be way more than friends. But the streets and the industry are messy.”

He added that out of respect—mixed with a fair share of backstage chaos—the situation grew incredibly complicated because she was actively seeing E-Sir at the time.

A Brotherhood Almost Ruined by Pride

The Mona Lisa hitmaker did not shy away from how dangerous the rivalry became, admitting that youthful pride and the pressures of the entertainment industry almost pushed him and E-Sir into a volatile, full-blown feud.

“I’m not going to lie, the whole situation with Talia almost blew up into a massive, full-blown beef between him and me,” Mustafa revealed. “When you’re young, pride is great, and you’re sharing the same circle, lines get crossed, and things get dangerous fast.”

Ultimately, the musicians managed to de-escalate the tension before it turned catastrophic for Ogopa Deejays, though the memory remains a sobering one for Mustafa.

“We almost let a situationship tear down a brotherhood and a label. Looking at this picture now, it’s a reminder of how crazy the game can get, how close we came to the edge, and the history people don’t get to see behind closed doors,” he concluded.

E-Sir tragically passed away in a car accident in March 2003 at the peak of his career. Mustafa’s rare admission offers fans a fascinating, never-before-seen glimpse into the personal lives and hidden drama of the pioneers who shaped the golden era of Kenyan urban music.