Popular Kenyan song ‘Takataka’ has been banned from being played in media stations, clubs or in the public across the country.
In a statement on Tuesday, the Kenya Film Classification Board (KFCB) says the ban takes effect immediately.
The agency says the hit by upcoming singer Alvin, alias Alvindo is obscene and advocates for gender-based violence.
“KFCB bans the song due to its obscene and degrading lyrics that advocate for violence against women by equating them to trash,” says KFCB CEO Ezekiel Mutua.
Mutua also says the artist failed to submit the song to the board for classification before its release.
The singer has also been ordered to appear before the board within 14 days failure to which legal action will be taken against him.
“No DJ should play the song either on the broadcast station or in entertainment joints,” Mutua directs.
“Broadcasting, exhibition, distribution (including online) or possession of the song ‘Takataka’ by Alvin aka Alvindo is a criminal offense,” he adds.
The song released early this year has about one million views on YouTube and has locally been dubbed as “breakup anthem.”
“The aggressive and sadistic attitude expressed by singer seeks to not only incite men who face rejection by suitors but also justifies hatred and hard feelings that come with possible rejection,” Mutua notes.
Had to google it and boy!…
Had to google it and boy! All I can say is: With this kind of rot, I am hardly surprised at the violence faced by young women when they reject their BF’s. I was truly disgusted by the song, the hate oozing from the song is evil. A lost generation! Watch at your own peril: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u1rrZ_8WTHc
That explains the many…
That explains the many incidences of fightings & murders experienced in the country! Almost everything in this country is rotten!Compare TZ music with that of Kenya,our public transport vehicles are mobile discos playing rotten music & we seem to enjoy it! We keep on changing our educational system but it doesn’t work! We contract Chinese for our infrastructure coz ours are corrupt! Our government frustrates our farmers & yet expects them to fulfil one of the gov. agendas! We’re experiencing hunger yet gov. priority is levying people for housing projects! We’ve licensed the homos & lesbians to do their acts without fear! In short,Our country is the gateway to hell!!