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Tanzanian slay queens banned from posting ‘improper’ pictures

Image of Tanzanian artist Amaber Lulu, who has been put on the Tanzanian government’s checklist for posting suggestive images on her social media accounts. Photo: Instagram snapshot
JOHANNESBURG – Various Tanzanian publications have reported that President John Magufuli is cracking down on female musicians, video models and socialites who post suggestive images on social media.

Eve Woman reported that the state compiled a list of all the video vixens and celebrities who frequently post semi-bare images of themselves on their social media platforms.

The government then put then put their respective social media accounts on to a checklist awaiting review to determine if they will be found culpable.

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Ms Juliana Shonza, who is the Assistant Minister of Information, Culture and Arts, is reported to have said the government is taking these actions to “protect their morals and values as a society.”

The ban has been passed through to the Music Regulatory Board, which also prohibits musicians from posting provocative images in their line of work.

Some of the affected parties, thus far, include Amber Lulu, Pretty Kind, Gigy Money and Sanchoka amoungst others.

under the laws of ban, the culprits will be forbidden to participate in any music production for six months.

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