Mwana FA appeals to Basata on behalf of Diamond to have his punishment reduced

Tanzania’s music regulatory body Basata decided to punish Diamond Platnumz, Rayvanny and Wasafi label for producing a song ‘Mwanza’ that contravenes acceptable morals standards.

Diamond, Rayvanny and Wasafi were jointly been fined Tsh 9 million or Kes 403,197. Basata said they three were each required to pay Tsh 3 million or Kes 134,399.

But it’s not the money that concerns Mwana FA, the rapper met Basata to appeal on behalf of Diamond to reduce the restrictions on ‘Mwanza’.

“Nimeona nije kuongea na Baraza la Sanaa katika namna ambavyo naweza kuomba kama msanii, adhabu aidha ipunguzwe au iondolewe kwa kiwango kinachowezekana ili kufanya wasanii wasiumie,” Mwana FA said while speaking to the press outside Basata’s office.

Apology letter

MwanaFA advises the whole Wasafi management to write a letter of apology to Basata so that the music regulatory body could ease the restrictions imposed on ‘Mwanza’.

“Uongozi mzima wa Wasafi Classic Baby (WCB) na wasanii wao wanapaswa kuandika barua ya kuomba radhi na kuomba kupunguziwa adhabu, halafu hao kama watendaji ndiyo wataamua la kufanya lakini la msingi naamini adhabu haitabaki kama ilivyotolewa siku ya jana.”