Namewee courts controversy again with latest video
Controversial rapper admits his latest video “Oh My God” will likely face a ban in Malaysia.
PETALING JAYA: A new video entitled “Oh My God” is unlikely to go down well with Malaysians despite notorious rapper Namewee insisting the concept behind it is to promote religious harmony among the country’s multi-religious population.
According to a report by The Star, Namewee spoke about “Oh My God” in a separate video called “Tokok”, in which he admitted he was aware the video would likely be banned in Malaysia.
He was however confident that viewers would “understand” the message he was trying to convey once they watched the music video.
“We just want to promote harmony within all religions. Many countries are having religious issues … some countries have conflicts which have continued without reconciliation,” he said.
Namewee gained a reputation of sorts in Malaysia after he produced a video in which he rapped the national anthem in an insulting manner.
The report noted that Namewee said his latest video was shot in a similar manner to promote the idea that people of all religions should be more open and accepting of each other.
“We combined the four main religions, travelling and having a great time together, it’s a rare picture,” he said.
Whatever the authorities may say, the video uploaded on YouTube earlier today, has already garnered 40,799 views so far. It is directed and produced by Namewee and features a Taiwanese band called Nine-One-One.
The video, shot in various places of worship in Penang, includes a montage of visuals and sounds of the azan (Muslim call to prayer), a church choir singing, Buddhist meditation gongs as well as Hindu temple bells.
In the video, Namewee is heard saying “Namo Amitabha,” “Hallelujah,” “Om Mani Padme Hum” and “Allah.”
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