MCSK boss Ezekiel Mutua defends Mali Safi’s hitmaker amid social media backlash
In the wake of a social media storm ignited by Millicent Jepkorir, popularly known as Marakwet Daughter, over her hit “Mali Safi,” Music Copyright Society of Kenya (MCSK) Chief Executive Ezekiel Mutua has come to her defense amid a massive backlash from fans.
On January 31, Marakwet Daughter took to TikTok with a fiery video addressing alleged trolls within her fan base.
The one-hit wonder warned individuals spreading negativity, boldly threatening to block those engaging in what she perceived as harmful behavior.
She proudly declared her peace of mind after blocking several individuals and advised them to express their opinions elsewhere.
“You are used to using bad language in my comment section. Mumezoea sanaa kupupuu inbox yangu pale TikTok, pupuu sasa hapa. Nkt!” she lashed out at her followers.
The controversial video garnered mixed reactions from social media users, with some expressing discontent and others advising her to adopt a more diplomatic approach.
In response to the backlash, Dr. Ezekiel Mutua, CEO of the Music Copyright Society of Kenya (MCSK), took to his Facebook page to ask fans to give Marakwet Daughter a break.
“Too much ado about nothing on Mali Safi Chito. Leave the girl alone. She is loving her moments of fame. Don’t rain on her parade! She might have spoken out of turn and she may even sound arrogant and conceited. But she needs guidance and support, not condemnation and malicious attacks or criticism,” he urged.
Mutua emphasized the importance of supporting young artists who are working hard to make a living from their talent.
“You see there are people who can’t stand an assertive woman who knows how to protect her space. They bring outdated and primitive debates into everything one says and look for fault where there’s none. I have viewed the clips and followed the comments and came to the conclusion that she was provoked to act as she did.”
He defended Marakwet Daughter’s right to determine how her content is used, especially in the context of a DJ adapting her song without authorization.
“Even on the issue of her asking the DJ to pull down the content with adaptations of her song, she was right.
“The assertion that they were promoting is neither here nor there. Let the girl be!” Mutua concluded.
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