Eldoret-based Gospel singer William Getumbe, who sparked controversy with his new song ‘Yesu Ninyandue,’ has been arrested.
According to reports, Getumbe was arrested on Monday night as he spent the night at Kapsoya Police Station in Eldoret. He is expected to be arraigned in court today.
This comes days after Kenyans had called for his arrest, feeling it is blasphemous and a mockery of Christianity.
“Yesu ninyandue, yesu ninyandue, nipate mimba ya imani,” goes part of the lyrics, which we will not translate because of the level of vulgarity.
“Umekubali kunyanduliwa mimi ni bikira kama Mariamu, ulimnyandua hata maji ya uzima, hata mimi baba ninyandue, niingize forever, baraka forever. Yesu ninyandue ingia ndani,” he sings along.
The Kenya Film Classification Board (KFCB) also took action by sending a demand letter to the song’s owner, William Getumbe, urging him to delete the song from various online platforms or face legal consequences.
The demand letter explicitly stated: “A demand letter has been issued to Embarambamba and Getumbe to remove any inappropriate content from their various platforms. Failure to comply will result in legal action in accordance with the Films and Stage Plays Act Cap 222 of the Laws of Kenya.”
Getumbe, in an interview with TUKO.co.ke, confirmed that the song has since been taken down due to three unknown individuals filing a copyright strike against it. Furthermore, the account had been reported, and its termination was temporarily on hold.
