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Banning 'dirty' music is stifling young talent

Kenya Film Classification Board CEO Dr Ezekiel Mutua has taken a decision to ban the song Takataka by Alvin aka Alvindo. [Jonah Onyango, Standard]

The reason for classifying music is to ensure that people are  protected from content their values do not allow them to consume, especially if they are too young.

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