Rapper held over song

A POPULAR Tanzanian rapper has been arrested after criticising the government in a song just days after President John Magufuli warned media owners to be careful on how they use their press freedom.

Emmanuel Elibariki, who performs as Ney wa Mitego, was arrested after releasing the song

Wapo last week, the BBC reported yesterday.

“Ney wa Mitego will be questioned for releasing a song with words that malign the government,” a police spokesman said.

Wapo has been widely shared on social media, especially WhatsApp, but has yet to make it on to local radio stations. ANA