Controversy swirls around gospel sensation Chris Embarambamba as his latest music video, ‘Niko Uchi,’ sparks a fiery debate involving the Kenya Film Classification Board (KFCB) and the public. The KFCB issues a stern warning, alleging violations of the Films and Stage Plays Act due to the video’s purported gospel content, which they claim ridicules the Christian religion and contains elements of nudity and vulgarity.
KFCB’s acting CEO, Nelly Muluka, expresses deep concern over Embarambamba’s recent works, emphasizing the public outcry against the perceived inappropriate content. Muluka highlights the potential risks associated with the artist’s intense dance moves and imitable behavior, especially for impressionable children.
Despite facing backlash, Embarambamba passionately defends his artistic expression, asserting that the core issue lies in a fundamental misunderstanding of the message behind his music. The artist addresses the criticism, saying, “Kuna watu wanafikiria hizi nyimbo za gospel embarambamba anaimba ni za tabia mbaya, unajua lazima tuelezee Wakenya ukweli. Shida iko kati yangu na nyinyi ni understanding ya wimbo because mtu anaskia mwanzo anaanza kujudge.”
Amidst the controversy and a decline in his audience, Embarambamba remains resilient, calling on fellow gospel ministers to persevere in spreading their message despite the challenges. The unfolding narrative paints a compelling picture of an artist defending his creative vision in the face of societal scrutiny.
