This archive report was first published on 5 November 2019.
On November 5, 2019, Kenya Film Classification Board (KFCB) CEO Ezekiel Mutua sparked controversy by calling for the arrest of Ethic music group over their song 'Tarimbo', which he claimed promoted violence against women.
However, just days later, the music group issued an apology for any distress caused by the song's lyrics.
‘As Ethic Entertainment, we are truly remorseful for any dolor caused by the lyrics to our single, and for every single person that was triggered to a displeasing memory or emotion by it, receive our sincere apologies. Rest assured that no disrespect was intended,' the group stated on their official Twitter handle.
Earlier, Ezekiel Mutua had asked the DCI to arrest the music group under Article 33, citing their alleged promotion of violence against women.
‘The DCI should arrest the entire bunch of musicians called Ethic, under Article 33, for going beyond the prescribed delimitations on freedom of expression by advocating for violence against women,’ he said.
‘I have even spoken to Google to take down the damn crap called Tarimbo by Ethic Entertainment which advocates for the rape of women. Promoting violence against women is criminal,’ Ezekiel Mutua added.
