This archive report was first published on 30 August 2019.
Kenya's self-proclaimed moral policeman Ezekiel Mutua has sparked controversy with his latest move, restricting the popular songs 'Tetema' and 'Wamlambez' to adults only.
According to Mutua, the two songs, which have been gaining massive airplay in Kenya, are 'pure pornography' and not suitable for children. He made the remarks on Twitter, likening the songs to alcohol, which is restricted for adult consumption only.
"The songs that we have restricted are not illegal. They are just not suitable for children. Just the way beer is not illegal, but there is an age restriction on alcohol consumption. Such products are restricted for adult consumption only!", Mutua tweeted on August 30, 2019.
However, the ban has not gone down well with some national leaders, who have been caught dancing to the songs in public. Mutua has since bashed them for their actions, calling the songs 'obscenity' and 'not suitable for public consumption'.
It's worth noting that the song 'Tetema' was released in February this year and has been a hit among Kenyan DJs. It has also been played in different political rallies, with leaders being caught on camera jamming to its beats.
Interestingly, the Tanzanian music regulatory board, BASATA, has responded to the ban, insisting that 'Tetema' is not pornographic.
