Ex-Q accused of bashing wife

By Blackmore Mavura

EX-Q, one of the country’s most consistent and talented urban grooves artiste, has been accused of abusing his wife — Irene Munhenga (nee Office). Ex Q (real name Enoch Munhenga) is well- known for his Loverman alter ego, flamboyant lifestyle and laid-back vocals.

When contacted for comment, Ex-Q could neither deny or confirm the allegations, but blamed his “enemies” for trying to tarnish his image.

“We have problems, like any other family but to say I bashed her is too much “mabasa evavengi avo vari kuramba vachiwanda; asi hameno ngavataure zvavo zvavanoda (It’s the work of my enemies who are increasing but let them say whatever they want about me),” said Ex Q.

The alleged abuse is said to have reached “alarming levels” and residents at Spencer Cooke Gardens in the Avenues area are accusing Ex Q of disturbing their peace by constantly causing mayhem at the place.

In a recent incident, Ex Q allegedly beat up his wife in pugilist fashion a fortnight ago in front of his “screaming and pleading” two-year-old son, Trey.

According to a reliable source, Ex Q beat up Irene after she had asked him for her share of proceeds from the sale of the family car, which the dapper rapper is said to have insisted be sold so he could get some capital to start a business.

Ex Q was reportedly not amused by the questioning, which he felt was more of a nag and, according to the sources, that’s when all hell broke loose.

He allegedly started pummeling his wife with clenched fists, pulling her long hair and proceeded to kick her with snickered feet.

“We tried to enter their flat to stop the violence, but the door was locked so we just stood by hearing him (Ex Q) shouting obscenities whilst beating his wife, who was repeatedly asking for mercy and crying out aloud.

“What was heartbreaking was hearing their son pleading with his father to stop the violence,” said the source.

“We became aware that something was wrong when we heard Trey crying “Mhamha mukai, mhamha mukai! (Mummy, wake up!” repeatedly until his voice became hoarse.

“There was nothing we could do, as the door was locked and there is a screen at the front.”

Irene is said to have passed out in the apartment toilet.

“We feared the worst as she is always on the receiving end and after what seemed like an eternity we were relieved when Irene regained consciousness.

“But she told us she didn’t remember anything and she was complaining of cold feet.

“We had no option but to call her sister who had a tough time carrying her to her car as she could hardly walk and was all bruises. She took her away for treatment.

“The sad thing is that Irene loves Ex Q and she refuses to report the beatings to the police,” said the source.

When contacted for comment Ex Q could neither deny or confirm the allegations but blamed his “enemies” for trying to tarnish his image.

“We have problems, like any other family but to say I bashed her is too much “mabasa evavengi avo vari kuramba vachiwanda” asi hameno ngavataure zvavo zvavanoda (It’s the work of my enemies who are increasing but let them say whatever they want about me),” said Ex Q.

The source cited a previous incident in which Ex Q allegedly beat up Irene when she confronted him on why he had lied that he had flown to South Africa on business when his passport had been stamped at the Beitbridge border post.

“He was left at the airport and Irene was under the impression that he had flown but when he came back his passport showed he had gone by road and when he was asked he became violent and beat her.

“We are all afraid of this man and also he is arrogant.

“When you want to talk sense to him anotaura chando (he’s abusive),” said the source. – The Herald.

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