Celebrated actress faces six months imprisonment

Tanzania’s Assistant Minister for Communication, Juliana Shonza, vowed to take action against Wema Sepetu over the video.

The video of the lass kissing her man while in bed leaked just days after she introduced her new man

Shonza said the country’s film board and communications authority will interrogate the actress and other celebrities who posted sexual content on social media.

Speaking to EATV on Friday, Tanzania’s assistant minister for communication Juliana Shonza said the government will take action against Wema Sepetu and other celebrities, who posted sexually provocative content to their social media pages.

The video triggered mixed reactions online forcing the Bongo actress to call a press conference to issue an apology.

“I have decided to take full responsibility of what I have done. I apologise to TCRA, Tanzanian film board, my family, kinsmen and friends, my fans and those who have supported me throughout this period. I also seek forgiveness from the youth, who look up to me as their role model.

“Many people engage in intimacy, but it becomes improper when recordings of such private sessions are made available to the public. It doesn’t paint a good picture at all, and I know it is an act that brings shame to the people involved in it. What I did was beyond embarrassing. It should be highly condemned, and I was completely wrong in engaging in it. I am sorry to those who were offended by the stupid thing that I did.

“I thank God I did the stupid mistake, and I have come to my senses. Since I shot to fame in 2006, I have done a lot of immature and stupid things, which demoralised many people, who look up to me. They, however, never stopped supporting me. And even after engaging in the stupid act recently, they still stood by me. Their undying love and support for me has touched me deeply.

“I have woken up from my past. I have looked back where I came from, and the people I hurt, and the impact my actions have had on me, and I have realised that I wasn’t called to engage in such actions. I care about the person that I am, and the picture that I portray.

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Katibu Mngereza wa BASATA amezungumzia juu ya msamaha aliouomba jana muigizaji Wema Sepetu, na kusema kuwa ni unafiki mkubwa kwani sio mara ya kwanza wala ya pili kwake. “Hii ni kama unafiki fulani, kwa sababu hii sio mara ya kwanza kwa msanii huyu, wala sio mara ya pili, na niseme tu kwamba kwa upande wa Baraza lina mchango wake kufikia hapo alipofikia, ile ni unafiki, haitoshi, mmtu mara ya kwanza ya pili unasema hii ni tabia zake, na kwa vile kuna sheria zingine zilizovunjwa, lazima wahusika wachukue hatua zake, hii haitoshi, lazima awe mfano”, ameongeza. Hapo jana msanii Wema Sepetu aliitisha mkutano na waandishi wa habari kuomba msamaha kwa tukio lake la udhalilishaji na kuaibisha la kusambaa kwa video yake chafu ya ngono. TOA MAONI YAKO HAPA

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However  Shonzo termed Wema’s apology as hypocritical saying she will punished and serve as an example to others.

If found guilty, Wema will be barred from taking part in any art related activity for a period of 6 months.