Chief executive of the Kenya Film Classification Agency Ezekiel Mutua on Tuesday proposed limiting two local songs in public places because of the sexual innuendo contained in the lyrics.
In a tweet, Dr. Mutua said that the two songs, Wamlambez by Sailors and Tetema by Rayvany and Diamond Platnumz should only be played in nightclubs and bars and not in public spaces where children tend to be.
“Both songs are pure pornography. Although we cannot prohibit them because they are given a code, it is important for the public to know that they are dirty and not suitable for mixed companies. Let them be restricted to clubs, only to adults! “Tweeted Dr. Mutua. Both songs are full of sexual innuendo.
Dr. Mutua’s Tweet sparked criticism and praise from social media users.
Through the hashtag #Wamlambez, Kenya online expressed their views on the suggestion.
“When the Society defends the immoral properly, it is a sign that our conscience is dead. This is a terrible place to become a country. Even though it’s late, it’s a good job, Mr. Mutua, “said Charles Mutuku @scripturemonger.
The Best @Aikaineneene Laikipia joined in and said, “Sorry, but on this #wamlambez issue I support Ezekiel Mutua. Izi ngoma si is suitable for some functions of wacha ziskizwe tu klabu na YouTube uku kwa (these songs are not appropriate in some functions, let them be heard in the club and YouTube, on) the streets we need sanity for these kids! “
Critics of the ban did not make small talk and said what they thought of the KFCB boss.
“Who has banned Wamlambez? Honestly, something is wrong with Ezekiel Mutua. Actually it’s too late to ban the song! Late! Someone must give him a decent job! He is too lazy, ”posted Anne Ndegwa @TrulyAnneNdegwa.
Kariuki without P❌ @ bervonski added that, “What Ezekiel Mutua did not know was that sailors released Wamlambez to a certain audience, who understood and accepted their music as it was. So it’s not their fault that the song exceeded their expectations and became an international song. “
Otieno Wilson @ ASICHEOTIENO was disturbed by the government’s late response to the government in obscene music.
“Ezekiel Mutua, you’re just a joke that needs to be crushed. I once asked about the moral of the song at this time, no one was acting. So now you want you to pretend to act when it’s over. Block them on the internet, delete them in people’s minds. You’re another wamlambez … “he grumbled. Tetema, a collaboration with Tanzanian singer Diamond Platnumz was released in February while Wamlambez was released last year.
This is not the first song that was banned this year. Also on KFCB’s immoral content list are Takataka by Alvindo and Kwangwaru by Diamond Platnumz.