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Kenyan rap music artiste King Kaka on Saturday released a hard-hitting poetic song dubbed 'Wajinga Nyinyi' that in a nutshell calls out the stupidity of Kenyans in electing corrupt political leaders who don't give a hoot about their problems once they ascend to power.

The well-received song has ignited a fiery debate both on the mainstream and social media as many admit that it awoke their conscience to a moment of reflection.

But apart from the song's timely and unique message that comes at a time when the country is in a shaky economic and political times, another thing worth noting about its video, is that it was shot in black and white.

In modern times of colour videography, most music and film producers can honestly tell you that it is extremely difficult to sell a film or a music video if it is not in colour.

As such, why then did King Kaka opt to shoot his now hit spoken-word in black and white? 

Below are three likely reasons as to why he may have opted for this path;

1. Black and white connotes the current 'dark' situation Kenya is currently in

As renowned Jamaican reggae music group, Morgan Heritage, would put it, there is nothing to 'smile' about among many Kenyans owing to biting economic times amidst runaway graft that continues to enrich the few elected political elite and their cronies.

In other words, Kenya is engulfed in a thick nebulous cloud that has blurred her citizenry's vision as a result of vague and fuzzy leadership that is not easy to understand.

In a piece of art like King Kaka's, that is supposed to connote this situation, black and white videography was undoubtedly the best option.

2. To bring out the stark reality of the themes in the song

In artistic work, black and white videography helps enhance the literal composition in focus thematically, giving it a tone of visual reality as opposed to a dreamlike view of the issues that the artist intends to pass to his/her target audience.

You can agree that King Kaka's choice of video colours has driven his intended message home satisfactorily.

3. Black and white depicts something historic and nostalgic

'Wajinga Nyinyi' is all about Kenya's lost opportunities occasioned by mediocre leadership since her independence in 1963. The use of the two colours in the song's video not only helps you to nostalgically reflect back to the past with regrets but also stir and ignite the kind of emotions that you have seen many spill on various social media platforms in the last two days with some even calling for a political revolution. 

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