Tanzania president 'loves song' that led to rapper's arrest
Tanzania's President John Magufuli "loves" the song that caused a popular rapper to be arrested over the weekend after it was deemed to be critical of the government, according to the country's information minister.
The president appreciated the way the song dealt with relevant issues facing the country and has suggested that rapper Ney wa Mitego could add even more lyrics that condemn corruption and tax evasion to the song, Information Minister Harrison Mwakyembe told local media.
The president has said the song can be played on all radio stations without any restriction, the minister added.
In light of that, here it is (in Swahili):
Tanzanian rapper Nay wa Mitego has now been freed from police detention after being arrested over the lyrics of his latest song.
Photos show him being greeted outside a police station in the main city, Dar es Salaam.
The song emerged last week and has been widely shared on social media.
One line in it asks: "Is there still freedom of expression in the country?" and refers to a "doctor" who can't tolerate criticism.
Earlier, Information Minister Harrison Mwakyembe said he should be freed but the song could be improved.
He later clarified that President John Magufuli loved the song and said that more verses could be added condemning corruption and tax evasion
Source: BBCNews