Kenyan rapper Kennedy Ombima (stage name, King Kaka) released a controversial song Wajinga Nyinyi a week ago. The song rebukes Kenyan voters for voting “foolishly” hence the title of the song which can be translated as “You Fools.”
King Kaka goes on to lament about what he understands to be the social woes in the country. These include tribalism, the education system, joblessness, corruption, failed projects and impunity. All these subjects seem to be pretty harmless. However, his undoing seems to be in the naming of some powerful individuals who have in the past been named in graft scandals. The song has earned him a lot of fame, but also exposed him to lawsuits individuals mentioned adversely.
