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Kisii-based gospel artist Christopher Nyangwara Mosioma alias Embarambamba and Christopher Nyangwara Mosioma were ordered by The Kenya Film Classification Board (KFCB) to pull down their latest songs from all media platforms due to violations of the Films and Stage Plays Act.
KFCB Acting CEO Nelly Muluka said that the songs titled ‘Niko Uchi’ and ‘Yesu Ninyandue’ by Embarambamba and Getumbe respectively, have been found to contravene the law and pose a threat to the safety of children and the general public.
Muluka emphasized that the circulation of these songs on social media has prompted public outcry.
Muluka highlighted specific concerns regarding the content of the songs, noting that ‘Niko Uchi’ purportedly labeled as gospel, contains elements of ridicule towards the Christian religion, nudity, and vulgarity.
“The song titled ‘Niko Uchi’, which is the purported gospel, invites ridicule to the Christian religion, contains nudity and vulgarity,” Muluka said. “It has further been noted that some of the artist’s dancing styles are violent and others present imitable behavior, which if copied by children/minors, can be dangerous and disastrous,” she added.
Letters have been sent to Embarambamba and Getumbe with instructions for them to pull down the content, with Muluka a warning of legal consequences by the Films and Stage Plays Act should they fail to comply.
Additionally, platform operators were also contacted to take down the inappropriate content.
The KFCB vows to continue monitoring and flagging inappropriate content, collaborating with government agencies and platform operators for appropriate action.
She also urged the public to remain vigilant and report any inappropriate online content, cautioning against the misuse of freedom of expression.
Muluka urged content creators to prioritize the creation of content that upholds the country’s culture, moral values, and national aspirations while ensuring minors are not exposed to harmful material.
Embarambamba who is now 33 rose to fame largely by executing vigorous dance moves and acrobatic manoeuvres that often leave his audience bewildered.
In most of his live acts and videos, he jumps on roofs, hangs on roofing trusses, rolls in muddy puddles, chases cattle, uproots crops, and climbs trees.
In the latest video that has caused uproar, he is seen dancing naked in the middle of a river.