- The Kenya Film Classification Board (KFCB) has sent demand letters to gospel artists Chris Embarambamba and William Getumbe concerning the dissemination of inappropriate content across different media platforms
- Both artists face scrutiny over their recent songs, which the KFCB has prohibited due to their unsuitability for public viewing
- William Getumbe’s “Yesu Ninyandue” has faced criticism for its sinful content, while Chris Embarambamba’s “Niko Uchi” has sparked controversy for its alleged gospel theme, which the KFCB contends invites mockery of the Christian faith
Kenya film classification board (KFCB) has issued a demand letter to gospel artists Chris Embarambamba and William Getumbe over the spread of inappropriate content on various media platforms.
KFCB has issued demand letters to Chris Embarambamba and William Getumbe, instructing them to remove inappropriate content from their respective platforms.
The artists are under scrutiny for their latest songs, which KFCB has banned after being deemed unsuitable for public consumption.
KFCB Acting CEO Nelly Muluka identified Embarambamba and Getumbe’s works as violating the Films and Stage Plays Act Cap 222 of the Laws of Kenya, which mandates the examination and approval of all content before public distribution or exhibition.
William Getumbe’s track “Yesu Ninyandue” has drawn criticism for its sinful nature.
Chris Embarambamba’s song “Niko Uchi” has sparked controversy for its purported gospel theme, which the KFCB argues invites ridicule to the Christian religion.
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The Board says the song reportedly contains nudity and vulgarity and promotes violent and imitable behaviors especially by minors.
Failure to comply with these directives could result in legal repercussions, as outlined by the Films and Stage Plays Act Cap 222.
Additionally, KFCB has contacted relevant media platforms, urging them to pull down the contentious material by the mentioned artists.
Embarambamba Denied Chance to Perform at Government Events
Elsewhere, the Kisii-based Gospel artist Christopher Nyangwara Mosioma, alias Embarambamba, lamented not being able to perform at government functions.
In 2022, the controversial singer released a song in honor of President Mwai Kibaki and was hoping he would have a chance to perform at his burial in Othaya only for him to be denied access.
Embarambamba said that he has since been banned from performing at government events due to his bizarre antics.
“The last time Uhuru came to Kisii, I was told to reduce my drama as they were afraid I would cause tension,” he said.
“I’m just a cool person and I know how to handle myself. Given a chance(to grace Kibaki burial), I will be very cool. I am in Kisii and I am not even able to come and view our President’s body in Parliament,” he said.
Embarambamba said he composed a song for Kibaki, dubbed Tufanyeje, because he never got a chance to perform for him while he was alive.
The singer said he will remember President Kibaki for enabling free education and giving Kenyans a new constitution.
Recently, the musician was seen jumping on top of a tent in Meru where he had been invited to headline an event causing panic among a section of fans who were not familiar with his antics.
