On 27 August 2019, Kenya's moral policeman Ezekiel Mutua banned public performances of Diamond Platnumz's hit song 'Tetema', deeming it 'pure pornography'.
According to Dr Mutua, the CEO of the Kenya Film Classification Board (KFCB), the song 'Tetema' and 'Wamlambez' by Tanzanian singers Rayvanny and Diamond Platinumz can only be played in nightclubs and bars where the audience is strictly adult.
Dr Mutua also criticized national leaders for dancing to the two songs in public, saying it was embarrassing to see them singing and dancing to 'obscenity' in public.
‘Tetema and Wamlambez songs are strictly forbidden outside of clubs and bars. It’s embarrassing to see even national leaders singing and dancing to the obscenity in public. The lyrics are dirty and not suitable for public consumption, especially mixed company or where children are likely to be watching or listening. Both songs are pure pornography,’ Dr Mutua said.
The song 'Tetema' was released in February this year and has been on the playlists of most Kenyan DJs due to its compelling beats.
