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• Warden Kartel’s father defended the young star’s hit song against claims of vulgarity, calling the lyrics a misunderstanding.
• The father claimed the controversial phrase actually describes a secure chain used within ghetto communities.
• Defending his team, the father insisted responsible adults carefully review all songs before the child releases them.

Warden Kartel’s father has come out to defend the young musician following criticism over his trending song, Kikubye Akawuzi Kiwunya Enjaga, which has attracted widespread attention and sparked debate about the kind of music children should be allowed to perform.

The controversy gained momentum after singer A Pass questioned the song’s lyrical content, wondering why adults around the young entertainer would allow him to perform lyrics that, in his interpretation, carry vulgar meanings.

However, speaking in an interview with Galaxy FM, Warden Kartel’s father dismissed the interpretation, insisting that the lyrics had been misunderstood.

According to him, the disputed phrase refers to a small chain worn in the ghetto, which is described as being so secure that nobody can steal it.

“My son did not mean what people are interpreting. It is about a small chain in the ghetto, which nobody can steal,” he explained.

He further defended the people managing his son’s music, saying they are responsible adults who carefully examine songs before allowing the youngster to release them.

The father also argued that language and slang differ between social groups, noting that people from uptown communities equally have expressions that might not be immediately understood by those from the ghetto.

“Even people in uptown have their own slangs, just like we have ours in the ghetto. We first analyse the songs before they are released,” he said.

He also described his son as an intelligent young boy whose understanding is often evident during interviews. He added that he deliberately stays away from cameras to protect his private lifestyle but understands his son’s ambitions.

The father further suggested that A Pass could be using the controversy to generate attention for his own music.

Meanwhile, Warden Kartel continues to receive support from fans, although questions about the interpretation of the lyrics and the responsibility of adults guiding young performers remain part of the discussion.