Media personality Ciggie Johnson has strongly criticized what he described as blasphemous content in modern music, calling on artists to exercise restraint when referencing God in their lyrics.
In a series of remarks that have since gained traction online, Johnson took issue with what he sees as a growing trend of musicians using religious imagery in provocative or inappropriate ways, arguing that such expressions cross the line from artistic freedom into disrespect.
Johnson did not mince his words as he addressed the issue, warning that some artists are misusing poetry and lyricism to mask offensive content.
“When a musician in Kenya can blaspheme the name of the Almighty God… because obviously everybody is ignoring such things, because they find it as poetry… but poetry when you are blaspheming God!…” he wondered.
He went further to criticize the use of sexual imagery in reference to God, adding:
“You are talking about God in a sexual way. You are creating a statement poetically to explain how God has orgasm!…”
According to Johnson, his concerns are not abstract. He referenced both Kenyan and international songs, noting that some artists are increasingly pushing boundaries in ways that offend religious audiences.
While he did not call out specific artists in a confrontational manner, he emphasized that the issue is becoming more visible as music evolves and artists experiment with deeper, more abstract themes.
The debate raised by Johnson reflects a long-standing tension within the creative space — the question of how far artists can go when exploring sensitive themes.
Music has historically been a platform for metaphor, symbolism, and emotional expression, often drawing from religion, spirituality, and human experience. However, critics argue that certain interpretations risk crossing into territory that believers may find offensive.
Johnson echoed this concern, stating:
“You can be poetically connected to music without speaking s**t about God.”
Beyond the lyrics themselves, Johnson also pointed to what he described as a lack of guidance among public figures, suggesting that fame can sometimes come without accountability.
“The people in fame who have blasphemed God have not had a good ending.”
Johnson clarified that his statements were not intended as threats, but rather as a cautionary appeal:
“I am not threatening anybody, but being very careful and sensitive when you speak about God,” he ended.
