William Getumbe, an Eldoret-based gospel singer, has been trending for all the wrong. This is after he released a controversial song titled Yesu Ninyandue.

In the song, he says that, “Yesu ninyandue, yesu ninyandue, nipate mimba ya imani.”

He further says that he wants to be like Jesus’ mother, Mary, who got pregnant through the holy spirit.,

Due to the vulgar nature of his choice of words, Kenyans have highly criticized the gospel singer, with some wondering where the gospel industry is headed.

In a interview, Getumbe however addressed critics, saying that those pointing fingers at him are also not righteous.

He also had a message for christians who are criticizing him over the song.

“If they deem my song inappropriate, why do they engage in such activities? Why do they contribute to the popularity of secular artists like Diamond? It’s ironic that these same Christians fail to support gospel musicians,” he noted

He went on to explain the meaning of his obscene gospel song, adding that he is not affected by the insults he has received.

“Nyandua has many meanings. It is slang, but Kenyans have sexualised its connotation. Music often employs indirect language as a form of creativity. In my song, I was petitioning God for elevation. Even Jesus, in his teachings, didn’t reveal everything openly,” he said.

“I know Kenyans are not happy about my song and it has elicited various reactions. You expect different reactions from people. Insults have been plentiful, but I’m not affected by them. Kenya is 80% Christian, so if they disagree with my song, then there’s no need for insults,” he remarked.

Music Copyright Society of Kenya boss Ezekiel Mutua reacted to the Yesu Ninyandue song, saying that the song should be pulled down from digital platforms.

“My attention has been brought to the overtly blasphemous song by one of our local artists. That kind of content should be pulled down from all digital media platforms with immediate effect.

But more than banning such madness, I think we need a conversation with our content creators. It must be a candid conversation at all levels and sectors of society including the family, the community, and the country at large. We cannot allow this madness to become the norm,” Mutua said