This archive report was first published on 20 December 2019.
Gavana Waiguru Reverses Decision to Sue Rapper King Kaka ¶
Published on December 20, 2019
Gavana Ann Waiguru has reversed her decision to sue rapper King Kaka over allegations of defamation in his new song WajingaNyinyi.
Waiguru had initially threatened to take King Kaka to court for allegedly defaming her in the song, which criticizes corrupt leaders and mentions her name.
However, in a sudden change of heart, Waiguru has decided not to pursue the matter further, saying that she has realized King Kaka is a young man who has been misunderstood.
"After following the antics of King Kaka for a few days, including reports of him being wanted by DCI, I have come to realize that he is a young man who has been misunderstood. Therefore, I have decided not to pursue the matter further," Waiguru said.
King Kaka's song WajingaNyinyi has been widely received and praised by Kenyans, who see it as a bold move to speak truth to power.
Waiguru's decision to reverse her decision has been met with mixed reactions, with some praising her for being open-minded and others criticizing her for being inconsistent.
King Kaka's lawyer, Ahmed Nassir, has welcomed Waiguru's decision, saying that it is a victory for freedom of expression.
"We welcome Gavana Waiguru's decision to drop the matter. It is a victory for freedom of expression and a testament to the power of music to bring about change," Nassir said.
