TANZANIA: Musician arrested for mocking govt freed

Nay wa Mitego (l) was greeted by well-wishers and relatives on his release Tanzanian rapper Emmanuel Elibariki, known as Nay wa Mitego, has been released just a day after he was arrested for releasing a song deemed insulting to the government. The song emerged last week and has been widely shared on social media. One […]

Nay wa Mitego (l) was greeted by well-wishers and relatives on his release Tanzanian rapper Emmanuel Elibariki, known as Nay wa Mitego, has been released just a day after he was arrested for releasing a song deemed insulting to the government.
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.
The information minister said President John Magufuli “loves” the song.