Baby Skello, Richard Singh & Vision Clarke summoned by ERC
The Ethnic Relations Commission (ERC) has confirmed that it is actively addressing recent concerns over the content of songs deemed offensive to certain religious and ethnic communities in Guyana.
Vision Clake, Baby Skello and Richard Singh who were summoned by the ERC
On Wednesday, the ERC acknowledged that local artiste Baby Skello has been arrested by the Guyana Police Force (GPF) in connection with his latest song, which reportedly contains blasphemous content targeting the Hindu religion. The ERC said in a statement that it “respects the independent actions of the GPF to investigate and address this matter within the full extent of the law.” However, the ERC clarified, the matter is also under review by the Commission itself, and that Baby Skello has been officially summoned to appear before the ERC.
“While the ERC has referred several matters to the police based on completed investigations, that is not yet one such case,” the statement said.
In addition to Baby Skello, the ERC announced that artistes Richard Singh and Vision Clake have been summoned over their song titled “Chiney”, which reportedly contains controversial content. The Commission has said it is addressing the contents of that song in line with its mandate.
The ERC assured the public that it remains committed to promoting harmony and good relations among all peoples of Guyana.
