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It’s unacceptable for musicians to use vulgar language in their music-Maiko Zulu

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ZAM President Maiko Zulu
ZAM President Maiko Zulu

The Zambia Association of Musicians (ZAM) has called on its members to exhibit high levels of maturity in musical works they produce.

Zambia Association of Musicians president, Maiko Zulu, said it was unacceptable for musicians to use vulgar language in their music.

Mr. Zulu noted that offensive language should not be condoned by any morally upright Zambian.

He stated that the association was aware that some musicians were using inappropriate contents which some number of artists had been feeding its audiences.

In an interview with ZANIS, Mr. Zulu bemoaned the bad language in most musical tracks which are done by some Zambian artists.

He said unpalatable language was stirring up some moral decay when in fact, musicians were supposed to play a central role in enlightening people on good morals.

Mr. Zulu is however delighted that the creation of the ministry of Tourism and Art saying the move has come at the right time when the local musicians need support to subsequently improve their artistical skills.

“Some time back, music was merely a hobby such that some musical artists were not even conscious enough to improvise self-regulation upon themselves but now it is high time a good artist did so,” he said.

He asked musicians to regulate themselves before laws are imposed on them.

Mr. Zulu has since warned that if artists do not change their production of filthy content, action will be taken against them.

He implored the ministry of Tourism and Arts to bring sanity should musicians leave the acceptable way of educating and entertaining the public on different issues affecting communities.

Meanwhile, Mr. Zulu has advised Zambian artists to concentrate much on live performances other than miming.

“Local artists should by now know that when one performs live, there is some mellow value added to spice up the work especially if it is on stage,” he noted.

He has since called on all parliamentarians both from the party in power and the opposition to support the formation of the ministry of Tourism and Arts if the country is to realise the full potential of social and economic development.

ZANIS

30 COMMENTS

  1. Why worry about others peoples music or morals as if they have anything to do with you? You cannot control what other people do or say as if you have been appointed as some moral by elections. If you don’t like their music then ignore them rather than claim laws will be applied to them as if you have any sort of power to write laws. These are usless threats ZAM is an organisation that doesn’t any power 

  2. This is bullshit. What about freedom of expression? Moral by who’s standards? Vulgar? Style is the manner or form in which an artiste chooses to express themselves. The fact that people buy that music means there is a market for it, and that is what music and marketing is about. Go make a record and sell it. If you’re not successful it is because you aint got what it takes. Let those who have what it takes, and the courage to do it, do their thing. You do your thing. Sell a record.

  3. It is true..they are insulting too much. We cant now switch on a radio in the presence of in-laws for fear of insults from radios. We are also ashamed sitting with children while listening to a radio. Where are we going Zambians.

  4. Is this the same maiko zulu who sang the song “mad president” in reference to mwanawasas presidecy? The same maiko who sang a song “kanitundila we will urinate on all of them” in reference to rupia bandas government? Sounds vulgar to me. So what has changed now bwana mailo? You are born again?

  5. it’s as if zambia has no elders to advise our leaders who do not have time to listen to the radio as the are always on each other’s necksr money.sha

  6. The truth is that society is a dynamic entity. Everyone has the freedom of choice. In an ideal world it would indeed be better if all music was about moral and social upliftment, but we do not live in an ideal world. Someone else might say promoting marijuana is immoral. That is their opinion but they have no right to force that opinion on others. Morality is a relative thing. There is no such thing as absolute morality. Democracy is about choice. Art is about expression. This kind of talk is akin to censorship, and this is what media freedom and artistic expression are supposed to be opposed to. Censorship. What is wrong is inciting hate, violence, destruction, slander, defamation… Talking about enjoying sex is not immoral.

  7. Some of us find those supporting pf  in their music and pronouncements immoral ba Maiko.

  8. maiko zulu bob marley wanna be. his music is mediocre the quality is poor, he rips off other peoples lyrics. Maiko why dont you just sensor the musid, if an artist wants air play they should sensor there music. even the president of ZUM is dull, it seems like its a disease affecting leaders.

  9. Well said Mr Zulu. Unfortunately, we only have a few musicians in Zambia. Most of the so called musicians are just singers. They can’t even play a single music instrument. No wonder they just mime.

  10. lyashi lyobe elyo maiko…. ifwe utuleke fye nabena peterson zagaze, danny kaya, B1 etc all am tryin to say is mind your business n.i.g.g.a.. if you aint got nothin to do, better do it somewhere else.

  11. Even traditionally some songs use what can be termed as ‘vulgar’ lyrics and it is all part of the richness of music. There are different types of music for different occasions and to censor the lyric content would be to censor creativity and artistic freedom.  We are adults and I dont see why Maiko should impose his views on others and myself. Others would say smoking marijuana which Maiko allegedly does as immoral. Others find bad spelling offensive and would prefer for him to spell his name correctly. 

  12. I love the new zambian music, the beats, the lyrics and the style which is being copied world wide including Nigeria. Remember, Nafuti Nafuti which crossed the indian ocean and found itself in the Pacific. That number made a hit in Wallis and Fituna, Tonga Islands, New zealand etc.

    I sense some jealousy in Micheal’s outdated tunes ! If you can’t beat them, join them. Didn’t your cherry wife sing, vijubeni ? Petersen is great and we are enjoying his music here in the EU. Nyandule iwe michael!

  13. I’m for artistic expression and lyrical diversity, too, but I think he has a point. So much of the music that comes out of the U.S. and other countries is just garbage; that it’s popular makes me wonder about large percentages of the population. While vulgarity is defined differently by different people, I think it’s a shame that we freely listen to and accept music that promotes materialism, showing off money, insulting other people, objectifying women, and cheap freakish sex where the only goal is to get off as much as possible. Sex is good, it can be one of the best parts of life, but in too much music, it’s been ripped out of the context and degraded, so that the only things that matter are the frequency, the novelty of partners and positions, and the orgasm. It’s sickening.

  14. I dislike most gospel and Christian music as I think it’s unoriginal and I have no desire to listen to someone singing about how great God is. Zambian artists can still be original and make music that’s edgy, but I beg them, please avoid the sheer awfulness of American music. And I agree with the argument about children; this morning I was riding in a bus where an uncensored American song came on about f***ing and whatnot, and I cringed, hoping no children could understand it. Even worse if had been in Nyanja or Bemba.

  15. Are you going to provide instruments for free? Music is business and costs have to be cut than hiring a bunch of dagga smoking bands to spoil your music.

  16. PF sellout!! We know you are PF hence this useless praise of Sata’s failed govt.He is just as bad as Mumembe hence his being honored by him(Maiko).

  17. Putting Vulgar words in your music just shows how myopic and your level of inferiority complex. Doubt me? Then you too are weak, the Chinese are soon to become the number one super power because they stuck to their own culture and virtues; silly African singers want to be black Americans, when it’s black Americans that need us to re-culture them.

  18. awe chachilamo ichichena chachilamo,chachilamo ukulowamayo ichifwayafye apaliponse…….a normal parent play this shit song which was done by a dog at home letting his growing dogs at home listen. is thi what we want? LUCKY DUBE for ever and remain with these zambian shits or music.

  19. What is offensive about dreadlocks? Some people grow them for style, some for religion. Someone who has a face for dreads and who keeps them well, that is a look I like sana fye.

  20. Imagine you’re sitting next to your in-laws, and then suddenly song starts playing: “Efyo umfwa nganakupela…….. walilowa etc….??
    If you respect your in-laws how would you feel? Let the musicians ask themselves what exactly they’re trying to teach the people in general. Most of the music churned out on the Zambia market
    promote sexual immorality!

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