Diamond Platnumz has been arrested and questioned by Tanzanian police after posting a video clip of himself kissing a woman on Instagram, which authorities say is indecent. The “Sikomi” singer has since removed the offending Instagram post.
“We haven’t remained idle as you remember we passed Electronic and Postal Communication Act (EPOCA) regulations recently and for your information we have arrested a popular musician, Diamond, for posting indecent content on social media,” said Tanzania’s Minister of Information, Arts, Culture & Sports Harrison Mwakyembe.
If found guilty he could face a fine of at least five million Tanzanian shillings ($2,200; £1,500) or a prison sentence of a minimum of 12 months, or both.
Diamond who’s one of East Africa’s richest musicians, recently threatened to leave the country after the government had included his tracks in the list of songs banned for having sexually suggestive video images or lyrics.
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