Inject: Abel Mutua Advises Kenyans To Protect Art & Raise Grievances Without Fear
Abel Mutua said art should be protected and promoted/ courtesy.
Abel Mutua, a scriptwriter and filmmaker, has advised Kenyans to protect art and freedom of expression through Morara Kebaso’s ‘inject’ slogan.
Speaking to NTV’s Fixing The Nation Show, the former Tahidi High actor criticized the government for allegedly attempting to interfere with Butere Girls’ play- Echoes of War.
“If it were not for the drama festival, I wouldn’t be here and many other people in art. The government made a fuss over nothing. Someone might have felt tagged by the Butere Girls’ play.” Mutua reacted.
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Mutua explained that art creates employment opportunities and mirrors society through entertainment, enlightenment, and culture. He said the government should accept criticisms and find nice ways of promoting art rather than viewing it negatively.
“Find ways in which you can plug into the system. For instance, a play competition in which the best item that highlights the government’s achievements will go with some money. Use fire to stop fire. Usikae hapo kufura fura na kupiga watoto teargas.” He advised.
“This is the information age generation in which TikTok is accessible even in the villages. One looks after cattle with a weapon, but he has a smartphone at his waist. Akiboeka anaingia TikTok. This is a Tsunami, and whether you like it or not, people will address their issues differently, “ he added.
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However, Mutua advised the current generation to continue criticising the government and protecting art. He said they shouldn’t be intimidated at the expense of the misuse of the freedom of expression.
“Art shouldn’t be interfered with. Whatever happened yesterday, tuendelee namna hiyo. Inject! Wewe ukiona tu infringement tu kidogo, piga nduru. That’s the only way hawa watu wataelewa.” He advised.
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