This archive report was first published on 8 November 2019.
On November 5, 2019, Tanzanian rapper Rosa Ree faced public backlash for her explicit video 'Vitamin U' featuring Kenyan artist Timmy T Dat.
The video sparked outrage, with many labeling her a 'disgrace to women.'
Ree subsequently apologized to her motherland, fans, and East Africa at large for the explicit content.
Summon ¶
Ree claimed she was unaware of the government regulations on such films and that she was not aware she featured in T Dat's video.
However, after a summon from the Tanzania Films Board, she realized the scope of her actions.
On November 5, 2019, she made a public apology after the meeting.
My name is Rose Ree, I am a Tanzanian musician, I would like to say sorry to everyone who was offended by the video that has been doing rounds on social media. Today, I had a meeting with Tanzania Films Board and they have enlightened me on a number of things that I did not know. I have learnt about their regulations. From today onwards I will be forwarding my scripts to them and we will work together in harmony.
Ree expressed her commitment to adhering to the regulations and working with the Tanzania Films Board in the future.
