Detectives Pursue "Takataka" Singer Alvindo for Violating Ban on the Song
Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) in collaboration with Kenya Film Classification Board (KFCB) officers have launched a search for the composer of the controversial song "Takataka."
Singer Alvindo is accused of despising a ban imposed on his song by KFCB.
The film regulator banned the song two weeks ago on grounds of obscenity and promoting violence against women.
“KFCB bans the song due to its obscene and degrading lyrics that advocate for violence against women by equating them to trash,” said KFCB CEO Ezekiel Mutua in a directive.
“No DJ should play the song either on the broadcast station or in entertainment joints. Broadcasting, exhibition, distribution (including online) or possession of the song 'Takataka' by Alvin aka Alvindo is a criminal offense," he added.
"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 noted.
The rapper has allegedly ignored the ban and proceeded to release a video for the song.
“It was shocking to hear that the producer has launched the video despite our ban and the summons to appear before the Board. There’s absolutely no heroism in despising a ban by Government,” Mutua says in a tweet.
Mutua says they are in possession of more than 200 DVDs which will be used as an exhibit in court to charge the Nairobi-based upcoming musician.
“The materials will be used as exhibits in charging the culprits. Police are also narrowing down on the producer and composer of the song “Takataka” banned recently by the Board for its misogynistic relics,” adds Mutua.
“The culprits will serve as an example that the war against unrated films and dirty content is not empty talk. There will be nowhere to hide for people who break the law with impunity in the name of creativity."
Comments (2)
Wanawaste time na huyu kijana. Always wasting resources to proove a point nkt! Hivi ndio unasikia vijana wanaturn wanakuwa sugu zaidi! Ezekiel Mutua is a sissy! Ameacha wakenya, vijana wadogo kumfanya aibuke kuwa mjinga sana.
Mutua could not dare Akothee the other day, big shot offenders are given a blind eye and ear by the board. Now pursuing a poor young man (with your mighty BANS)instead of counseling him is ill-informed form of deterrent. This was his first song and it was a hit, why not nurture his talent and give him better mentorship. You may ban the music from public broadcasting but not from ownership and private establishments. Mutua there is enough rot in the night clubs to make "taka taka" look and sound like child's lullaby. So stop the selective overreaction in the name of policing the airwaves. As a matter of fact police the social media facebooks and the likes-if you can.