Music Copyright CEO Ezekiel Mutua, singer Embarambamba bury the hatchet
Ezekiel Mutua, the Chief Executive of the Music Copyright Society of Kenya (MCSK), and controversial gospel artist Chris Embarambamba have set aside their differences.
Dr. Ezekiel took to his social media platform to announce the reconciliation between the two parties after a public feud over Embarambamba’s provocative music.
Mutua declared a change of heart, expressing that everyone deserves a second chance.
He emphasised that Embarambamba needed assistance, and together with the singer’s lawyer, Danstan Omari, they embarked on a journey to support him.
The MCSK boss shared several photos of himself and Embarambamba, along with others, taken during a meeting in his office. One particular image stood out, showing Mutua placing his hand on Embarambamba’s head—a symbolic gesture of blessing and reconciliation.
“Everyone deserves a second chance. Embarambamba needs help. Saul turned to Paul and so can Embarambamba,” Ezekiel wrote in his caption.
The warm gesture from Mutua comes after he had previously threatened to suspend Embarambamba from the MCSK for his “indecent songs.”
On Thursday, February 29, MCSK’s CEO Ezekiel Mutua hinted at the possibility of delisting Embarambamba from the MCSK directory, effectively cutting him off from royalties typically entitled to musicians.
“Embarambamba and Getumbe obnoxious content will be deleted from social media. MCSK has also initiated the process of deregistering the two from the Society.
If the resolution by a recent special AGM is upheld, the two will not be members of MCSK and will not earn any royalties for FIVE years. Repeat offence will earn them a life ban! We must get rid of this madness and restore sanity. Thank you KFCB, for acting,” Mutua wrote on the X platform.
Everyone deserves a second chance. Embarambamba needs help. Saul turned to Paul and so can Embarambamba. Today, at the behest of the Majority Chief Whip Hon. Silvanus Osoro and Embarambamba's legal team led by Wakili Danstan Omari we have embarked on the journey to help… pic.twitter.com/TWG4kvoOCc
— Dr. Ezekiel Mutua, MBS (@EzekielMutua) March 6, 2024
On Monday, March 4, KFCB met the artiste and directed him to remove all music videos from his YouTube channel and other social media platforms as per their prior demand notice.
Failure to comply will result in further legal action against the singer.
Additionally, Embarambamba was instructed to submit all his music videos to KFCB for examination and classification to ensure age appropriateness.
Furthermore, he must obtain a filming license before undertaking any new productions.
The statement highlighted Embarambamba’s alleged violations of Sections 4 (Part II) and 12 of Cap 222, about the creation, broadcasting, possession, distribution, and exhibition of audio-visual content in Kenya.
Specific concerns were raised regarding the use of vulgarity, nudity, indecency, and violent dancing styles in his music videos, notably in the song “Niko Uchi.”
Embarambamba gained prominence primarily through his energetic dance routines.
In June 2023, he suffered yet another significant setback after his YouTube page was reported for copyright issues, leading to its removal.
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