Controversial gospel singer Chris Embarambamba has expressed remorse over his indecent content.
The Kisii-born singer was put to task over his content in a meeting with the Kenya Film Classification Board(KFCB) on Monday.
“Following the demand letter issued to Gospel artist, Embarambamba, over non-compliance with the Films and Stage Play Act Cap 222 of the Laws of Kenya, the Management of the@InfoKfcb today, Monday, 4th March 2024, held a meeting with Embarambamba, at the KFCB Uchumi House offices in Nairobi.
“Embarambamba was hard-pressed to explain why he had blatantly contravened Sections 4 (Part II) and 12 of the Cap 222 governing the creation, broadcasting, possession, distribution, and exhibition of audio-visual content in Kenya. The artist was further put to task over the use of vulgarity, nudity, indecency, and *violent dancing styles* in his content, specifically in the ‘Niko Uchi’ song, among others,” the film board said in a statement.
As a result of the meeting, Embarambamba was issued with three directives including deleting indecent content on his social media channels, getting a filming license before his nex project and submitting his work at KFCB for review.
“As a result of the meeting, the Board has instructed Embarambamba to: 1. Delete all offensive/indecent content (music videos) uploaded on his YouTube channel and other social media platforms within the remaining two (2) days of the demand notice, failure to which further legal action will be taken against him in line with Cap 222.
“2. Submit all his content (music videos) to KFCB for examination and classification for age appropriateness. 3. Acquire a filming license from KFCB before embarking on any new productions, and submit the same for classification for age-appropriateness before exhibiting to the public,” KFCB further stated.
The board also revealed that Embarambamba agreed to adhere to the advisory.
𝐊𝐅𝐂𝐁 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐩𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐌𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐦𝐚 𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐬 𝐄𝐦𝐛𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐛𝐚𝐦𝐛𝐚 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 ‘𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭’ 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭
Following the demand letter issued to Gospel artist, Embarambamba, over non-compliance with the Films and Stage Play Act Cap 222 of the Laws… pic.twitter.com/IhoUfhKdmW
— Kenya Film Classification Board (@InfoKfcb) March 4, 2024
