This archive report was first published on 5 November 2019.
November 5, 2019, marked a day of controversy in the Kenyan music scene as Ethic Group's song 'Tarimbo' sparked outrage among fans and critics alike.
The group, known for their energetic performances and catchy tunes, found themselves at the center of a storm after releasing a song with explicit lyrics.
However, in a surprising turn of events, the group has since apologized for their actions, stating that they meant no harm and were only trying to entertain their fans.
'We could see that our recent song 'Tarimbo' had not been well-received by our fans, and we knew it had sparked mixed emotions among Kenyans. We did not intend to offend anyone, but rather to entertain our fans,' a statement from the group read.
November 1, 2019, saw Ezekiel Mutua, the CEO of the Film and Classification Board, write a lengthy letter to the group, warning them to remove the song from the internet or face legal action.
