Embarambamba has written a letter to the Kenya Film Classification Board (KFCB) seeking to have its decision to ban his music re-considered.
The controversial singer, whose real name is Christopher Mosioma, claimed he was unfairly targeted by KFCB’s punitive decision.
In the letter to KFCB through his lawyer Danstan Omari, Embarambamba argued that ‘Mali Safi Chito’ by Marakwet Daughter has the same undertone as his song ‘Niko Uchi’ yet it was not banned.
“While there are numerous musicians using different combinations of words as an expression of their creativity in different contexts e.g Mali safi chito, it is not apparent why you have opted to single out and only call out our client for his use of the word ‘Niko Uchi’,” reads the letter.
The musician further argued that he is a minister of God and his creative works have been done to minister the Gospel and win souls for God.
“One of the songs in issue, “Niko Uchi” forms part of his genius creations aimed at reaching the deaf who lack the ability to hear his message but are nonetheless able to understand the message from the pictures and scenes of the song.”
“It is thus shocking and bewildering that instead of celebrating our clients’ creativity and genius ideas of ministry, you have resolved to discourage and intimidate him by making very scandalous and unmerited demands,” the letter continues.
Embarambamba argued that the decision by KFCB was influenced by bias and contempt towards him.
He also lamented that the decision have him pay a penalty of Ksh6.4 million was hostile and discriminative.
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