This archive report was first published on 23 August 2020.
On August 21, 2020, popular Ohangla musician George Adinda, also known as Otieno Aloka, was arrested in Kisumu over his song's vulgar lyrics.
According to Kisumu County Commander Ranson Lolmodol, Aloka was detained by detectives after honouring a summons by the Kenya Film Classification Board (KFCB) officials.
"We have released him on a police cash bail on condition that he presents himself in court to face respective charges," said Lolmodol.
The arrest came after Aloka's song, 'Kanungo', sparked an uproar on social media sites due to its vulgar lyrics that demean women.
On August 20, 2020, officials from the KFCB led by Nyanza regional director Edward Koech said: "stern action would be taken against the artiste".
According to Koech, Aloka violated a number of laws, including displaying audio content that is likely to corrupt the morals of children.
The artiste is likely to face three main charges among them distributing and exhibiting unclassified content prior to classification as well as filming without a licence.
Previously, the board’s CEO Ezekiel Mutua criticised the song and said KFCB will ensure the artiste is brought to book.
"The board is inundated with a plethora of complaints about an obscene Ohangla video that is promoting paedophilia and degradation of women," said Mutua.
