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Kenyan Film and Classification Board (KFCB) head Dr Ezekiel Mutua has forbidden the playing of Rayvanny's ‘Tetema’ and Sailors' ‘Wamlambez’ outside entertainment joints.
Through a statement on his Facebook handle, Mutua termed the songs as ‘pure pornography,’ saying they will be restricted to bars and clubs.
Mutua also termed as ‘embarrassing’ a move by a section of national leaders who allegedly danced to the songs in public.
“Tetema and Wamlambez songs are strictly forbidden outside of clubs and bars. It's embarrassing to see even national leaders singing and dancing to the obscenity in public.
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“The lyrics are dirty and not suitable for public consumption, especially mixed company or where children are likely to be watching or listening. Both songs are pure pornography,” he wrote.
“While we may not ban them because they are coded, it's important for the public to know that they are dirty and unsuitable for mixed company. Let them be restricted to clubs, for adults only!” he wrote.
However, it not yet clear how the directive by Mutua will be enforced by the regulatory body.
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Our calls to the KFCB boss went unanswered.
Speaking to SDE on phone, Sailors opted not to comment on the matter, saying that they will continue making hits for their fans.
