Following outcry from some sections of the society, controversial scenes in the Yo Maps budget music video have been solved using a blur effect.
The edited version has since been uploaded on his YouTube channel.
This action came after increasing pressure urging the artist to remove scenes that were deemed to culturally and morally wrong, considering Zambia as a Christian nation that does not endorse same sex relations.
This recently saw him pitted in a bitter war with Zambia Association of Musician president Brian Bwembya popularly known as B Flow.
Meanwhile, fellow musician Mulaza Kaira popularly known as Mark2 has thrown his weight on Yo Maps saying he is not a reckless person.
He says Hon. Mulaza Kaira A.K.A Mark2 writes ✍️ ===================================== Normally nshilandako ifyaso.. buti.. It’s heartbreaking to see Yo Maps Yo painted as the villain when, in truth, he’s one of the most genuine souls to rise from this generation.
Contrary to the noise, he is not reckless.. I actually think he is very misunderstood.
Yes, with great influence comes great responsibility. And to whom much is given, much is expected. Make no mistake..
Maps understands this.
Thats why ine seen him make meaningful and inspirational music, I’ve watched him sponsor some young people to college.
I’ve seen him buy his parents a car, build his grandmother a house and open his platform to emerging artists, ama free feature ayengi fye.. not for applause, but because he genuinely wants others to win.
The list of his quiet kindnesses is longer than any controversy. I’m not saying he’s perfect. Far from it.
He makes ama questionable decisions sometimes. But his good far outweighs his bad. He tries. He stumbles. But he shows up.
Let’s not vilify a young man who has given so much. Let’s give him grace. Let’s learn to separate a moment from a legacy. We rise when we hold each other with MERCY.
Keep ur head up mwaiche wandi Yo Boy.. It Doesn’t Get Easier, You Get Stronger And Wiser. #YoMaps #GraceOverJudgment #ZambianMusic #UnderstandingOverOutrage