The Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation has issued a statement in response to social media reports that the entity has banned the airplay of Winky D’s latest music which has been labelled by many as being controversial and anti-government.
In a statement issued on Wednesday the public broadcaster said:
ZBC’s statement in relation to false allegations made on social media about Winky D’s songs being banned on its platform
The Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation has noted with concern unfounded messages circulating on various social media platforms alleging that there has been a ban on Winky D’s songs on the ZBC platforms.
ZBC is a public broadcaster and is guided by the philosophy of leaving no one and no place behind. It should be categorically stated that we do not discriminate against any music artists.
The Gaffa President’s latest album had been allegedly guided by the US Embassy in a bid to set tone for the opposition CCC campaign as the nation roars into an election season.
In other news – If you want to join politics do so openly, don’t hide behind music: Winky D told
The Economic Empowerment Group (EEG) has warned Zimdancehall artiste Wallace Chirumiko popularly known as Winky D, to desist from singing songs meant to tarnish the country’s image and causing alarm and despondency among the people.
EEG says if Winky D wants to join politics he must do so openly and not to hide behind his music to sing political songs which do not unite the people or build the country. Learn More
