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'We Want to Leave the Ghetto' - Sailors' Plight Amid Song Ban

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Nyakundi Report

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This archive report was first published on 1 October 2019.

Published on October 1, 2019, a ban on Sailors' songs sparked outrage from the group.

The ban, which aimed to restrict the group's music outside of clubs, was met with resistance from Sailors.

Lead singer Miracle Baby expressed his anger, stating that the government's actions were an attempt to bring them down.

He emphasized that the group's goal was to create employment opportunities for themselves as young people, but the ban threatened to undermine their efforts.

Shalkido, another member of the group, shared similar sentiments, stating that they were working hard to escape the ghetto and live a better life.

Watch the full interview with Sailors below:

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