This archive report was first published on 27 August 2019.
Kenya's moral policeman Ezekiel Mutua has banned the public playing of 'Tetema' and 'Wamlambez' songs, calling them 'pure pornography'. The Kenya Film Classification Board (KFCB) CEO made the announcement on August 27, 2019.
According to Dr. Mutua, the songs by Tanzanian singers Rayvanny and Diamond Platinumz are only suitable for adult audiences in nightclubs and bars.
He criticized national leaders for dancing to the songs in public, saying it's 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. Ezekiel Mutua said.
He added that while the songs may not be banned outright, they should be restricted to adult-only venues.
Both songs have been popular in Kenya, with 'Tetema' released in February 2019 and 'Wamlambez' released in April 2019. They have been played at various political rallies, with leaders like Raila Odinga, Rachel Shebesh, and Lilian Ng'ang'a caught on camera dancing to the songs.
