Raila Odinga Junior, on Saturday, November 2, weighed in on the conversation of Ethic's new controversial hit song Tarimbo.
Taking to his social media, the ODM leader's son stated that the song had a heavy connotation of rape and to some extent, may have promoted crime.
"The group's artist Swat is shown seated in a lounge with a balaclava (which) may or may not (be) seen to construe a burglar in someone’s premises with ladies dancing all around.
"After listening to the song a couple of times myself as a producer, it's hard to see how the controversial lyrics passed through all the artists and developers working on the project without being checked," part of an excerpt on his statement read.
He added that the group had overstepped ethical standards and needed guidance.
"In the past, I have praised Ethic for creativity and unique sound that’s original and fresh, however, I feel in trying to outdo themselves while chasing ratings, they may have overstepped the bold line of what is ethically correct. I won't be dancing to this song nor will I play it and that’s my personal choice," he added.
Raila Junior further stated that he would reach out to the musicians and offer guidance and counselling.
Kenya Film Classification Board (KFCB) Chief Executive, Ezekiel Mutua also tore into the group's new hit, stating that it promoted violence against women.
He announced that he had sought for Google's and the Directorate of Criminal Investigation's intervention.
"The DCI should arrest them, under Article 33, for going beyond the prescribed delimitations on freedom of expression by advocating for violence against women," Mutua posted.
