HTPB FORUM: Should Children Dance to Songs with Sexual Lyrics?

Is it right for children to have fun at parties with "shaky bumbumish" lyrics?

The Nigerian Music Industry has birthed a lot of young millionaires and with it a culture of trashy lyrics. One hour of listening to a typical Nigerian radio station and you will understand what I mean.

The culture of sexually promoting songs was taken to a new level some years back by young Dbanj and his producer Don Jazzy with the song Tongolo. 7 years after and the industry has known little of sane lyrics. The artistes seem to be blinded by their greed and lust for fame so it does not matter to them whose ox is gored. Or how do you explain that they still attribute success of these songs to God.  "Your waist, Your waist, All I want is your waist?" And you claim God is behind your success?

I am taking a look at this issue from the perspective of a mother who has had to shut down the TV, avoid the radio just to keep my children from such content. But then, how far can one protect them from what they hear? These songs are played at their school parties, birthday parties, eateries and other public places they visit with or without me.

Here is a question for Parents to answer and express their opinion. Should songs with sexually inclined lyrics be played at children party for kids to dance?

Some may argue that the kids do not listen to the lyrics but you will be amazed at how much these children listen to.I would like us to propose possible solutions too.

Let us get back to the Question. Should such songs be used as dance songs for children? Lets us have your comments below.