Police now hunting for “Taka Taka” singer Alvindo after he defied ban and released video
“Taka Taka” singer Alvindo is now a wanted man following the song’s video release last week despite being banned by the Kenya Film Classification Board (KFCB).
Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) in collaboration with Kenya Film Classification Board (KFCB) officers have launched a manhunt for the singer after he released the video last week.
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. @InfoKfcb 2/4 pic.twitter.com/dNVAIPcGLg
— Dr. Ezekiel Mutua, MBS (@EzekielMutua) April 26, 2019
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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.
According to Mutua, Alvindo will be arrested and the video used as exhibit in court.
“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.” said Mutua.
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. @InfoKfcb 3/4 pic.twitter.com/Ca1GaPf84i— Dr. Ezekiel Mutua, MBS (@EzekielMutua) April 26, 2019
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. @InfoKfcb 4/4 pic.twitter.com/NS5uy2rBrd
— Dr. Ezekiel Mutua, MBS (@EzekielMutua) April 26, 2019
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. @InfoKfcb 3/4 pic.twitter.com/Ca1GaPf84i— Dr. Ezekiel Mutua, MBS (@EzekielMutua) April 26, 2019
