Lockdown and school closure for long term related to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic have led to greatly participation in music. Many Rwandan artists support government in its effort to fight against COVID-19 pandemic. However, for others it was an opportunity to produce degrading music lyrics. Although online music can be a healthy coping for the majority during COVID-19 lockdown and school closure, degrading music preferred by many youth, can also pose risks to early sexual behaviors contributing to existing risk factors for teen pregnancy such as economic, social and physical environmental determinants. In this paper, I outline my recommendations for research in this area, and prevention of music containing sex message to reduce early sexual behavior and teen pregnancy.
Problematic Degrading Music Lyrics and Teen pregnancy during COVID-19 in Rwanda: A Policy Maker Concern?