HARARE – Following an explosive online outburst by rapper Holy Ten, whose real name is Mukudzei Chitsama, against the sons of President Emmerson Mnangagwa, a public debate has emerged with conflicting narratives about the cause of the dispute with others within the ruling party suggesting the behavior was the result of drug-induced hallucinations, while another political commentator has hinted at a more personal and sensitive dispute involving a child’s paternity.
The musician’s rant on Sunday night, which included claims of intimidation by soldiers and threats by the Mnangagwa twins, was followed by a swift apology.
The incident began with Holy Ten accusing Sean Mnangagwa of sending soldiers to his home and alleging that gifts given to him by the Mnangagwa family were being repossessed.
The rapper, who had previously aligned himself with the ruling Zanu-PF party, made a series of defiant posts. He declared he was not afraid of the party and could bring its decades-long rule to an end.
The musician also questioned Collins Mnangagwa’s popularity and stated that he knew where he lived.
“Collins thinks he is loved by the people, let him start a ‘live’ right now, let’s see how many people join. Do not mess with me,” Holy Ten said.
“I know where Collins lives, don’t worry. We are fixing the country, they shouldn’t mess with me. I’m not Blessed Geza.”
After about an hour of the fiery posts, Holy Ten deactivated his Instagram account. He then returned with a brief message, apologising to Sean and Collins and referring to them as his “brothers.”
The rapper stated: “Apologies to my brothers Sean & Collins.”
The Mnangagwa twins have not commented publicly on the incident.
The event has been widely discussed on social media, with many Zimbabweans sharing their opinions on Holy Ten’s behavior and the political implications of his remarks.
In a statement released on social media, Zanu-PF youth leader Tendai Chirau weighed in on the issue, linking the musician’s behavior to drug abuse. He described the incident as an example of the dangers of drug use, which he said can lead to hallucinations.
“Drug abuse is a serious problem that hurts everyone,” Chirau’s statement read.
“A recent example is when the musician Holy Ten had hallucinations from drug use and then apologized. This shows how dangerous drugs can be.”
He urged individuals, families, and the government to work together to combat the problem, stating that it “ruins people’s health and futures, breaks apart families, and slows down the progress of our whole country.”
Chirau noted: “One of the scariest effects of drugs is that they can make people see and hear things that aren’t real. This is called hallucinations, or kutsomwa in our local language. It is a clear sign that a person’s mind and body are being badly damaged.
“We can fix this, but we all need to work together:
“1. Each Person: Must choose to stay away from drugs and make healthy decisions.
2. Families, Must watch out for each other, talk openly, and offer help early.
3. The Country, needs to create strong laws and spend money on teaching people about drugs, providing treatment, and stopping drug dealers.
“We need to act now. If we all work together, individuals, families, and the government, we can protect our community and build a better future for our children.”
Political commentator Ali Naka, however, challenged this narrative, suggesting a more personal and sensitive reason for the rapper’s anger. Naka argued that the gifts Holy Ten had been receiving were not due to his political alignment but were linked to a child he is raising.
In a statement, Naka said, “I didn’t want to dwell on this matter, but since Zanu PF minions want to push the ‘Drugs’ narrative which I am not disputing I will highlight the trigger.
“Fact is he wasn’t receiving ‘Gifts’ because he was promoting Zanu pf. He was receiving the Gifts because of the Child he is Raising. Who is the FATHER to that child. That’s the story.”
Why can't he do dna test secretly. Swab the child and himself and take them to the lab. He can buy dna test kit.