Media ethics´ Trailblazer, Ezekiel Mutua bans popular ´Takataka´ song terming it of obscene content

KFCB CEO, Dr. Ezekiel Mutua now bans 4-month old viral, ´Takataka´ song of its derogatory remarks to the female gender.

During a press conference held at the Board offices in Nairobi on Tuesday, Dr Ezekiel Mutua addressed:

The song ´Takataka´ is characterized by crude language that objectifies women and glorifies hurting them as normal reaction to rejection of overtures by men.

On his Twitter page, Dr Ezekiel Mutua reveals that the song dubbed ´Takataka´ was unfortunately not submitted to the KFCB for examination and classification.

It therefore contravenes Section 12 (2) of the Films and Stage Plays Act Cap 2222.

The firm media ethics´ disciplinarian adds that:

Broadcasting, exhibition, distribution [including online] or possession of the song ´Takataka´ by Alvin aka Alvindo is a criminal offense.

He has forewarned that the viral song ought NOT be performed live or broadcast anywhere within the Kenyan boundaries.

No DJ should play the song either on broadcast station or in entertainment joints.

According to the learned KFCB boss, the lyrics in the song are primitive, abuse our sensibilities and should therefore not be a call for celebration by anyone whosoever.

Dr Ezekiel Mutua further adds:

This song and such other obscene content should be rejected by members of a self-respecting society.

The well conversant stickler in the field of media believes that such examples of music content might be the catalyzers to the recent crude spousal deaths.

In the song, the rapper strongly disapproves his alleged ex-lover to death indicating he would actually attend her funeral, just to please his heart and emotions.

According to Dr E. Mutua, these artistes are out to make nothing but money; ethics and the impact the content has to society is not a priority to artists today:

Some of the artistes sing such music to sound controversial and gain following upon which they make money.

´Takataka´ is a song by Alvin alias Alvindo produced by the FastCash Music Group.

The song garnered 1 M plus views on You Tube as we speak.

Alvin has now been called upon by the Board, given a fortnight to appear before the board otherwise, legal action will be taken.

The viral song that was released early in the year, took the board 4 months due to scrupulous and legal processes as stipulated in the Law.

The artist risks getting barred from being a member of the 3 Content Management Organizations (CMOs) in Kenya.

The media ethics Chief whip further urges artistes and media institutions to promote music that builds moral responsibility and not contrary to that.

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