The Tanzanian Art Council has today sent a stern warning to Diamond Platinumz record label and the artists signed under it. This comes a day after the release of a song titled ‘ Mwanza’ which was a collabo between WCB stars, Diamond Platinumz and Rayvanny.
Wimbo wa Msanii Ray Vanny wa #Mwanza aliomshirikisha msanii Diamond umefungiwa rasmi kwa kubeba maudhui machafu. Lebo ya Wasafi, wasanii wake sambamba na vyombo vya habari vinapewa onyo na tahadhari kuendelea kutumia wimbo huu kwa namna yoyote ile. #SanaaKazi #Maadili pic.twitter.com/VUDEuYy6J5
— Baraza la Sanaa la Taifa (BASATA) (@BasataTanzania) November 12, 2018
According to BASATA, the song defies the law by containing explicit content . The song is prohibited from being played anywhere in the country and the Art council is ready to take further action since the song has already been shared on social media platforms.
Wasafi Tv had revealed that the ‘Mwanza’ song was set to open the stage during the Wasafi Festival Which is set to be held in Mtwaraa.
The Tanzanian Art Council has however warned that they will take action if at all the song will be used during the Festival.
The words used in the song according to BASATA encourages sex which is controversial with vulgar language that is against the values.
Despite the warning, the song is still available online and the WCB team has still not addressed or responded to the matter.
The Art council has expressed their disappointment saying that the artists might have done this intentionally by ignoring the law.
They have also sent individual warnings addressing Rayvanny and Diamond as well as the entire management of Diamond Platinumz’s record label WCB saying that they should observe all the regulations set in regard to the creation of their art work; which in this case is their music.
What do you think about the ban of this song?