- Zimbabwean sungura musicians Gift Amuli and First Farai have publicly reconciled, ending their recent court dispute.
- The feud, which saw Amuli facing cyber defamation charges, concluded with both artists forgiving each other.
- Music promoter Patson Chimuriro reportedly mediated the peace deal between the two.
The reconciliation comes swiftly after the musicians’ legal battle garnered significant public attention within Zimbabwe’s music circles. Gift Amuli had been accused of cyber-attacking First Farai, who also serves as the Vice-Chairperson of the Zimbabwe Music Rights Association (ZIMURA). The case highlighted underlying tensions within the local music industry and the increasing prevalence of social media-related disputes among public figures.
Timeline
- February 24, 2026: Amuli and First Farai announce their reconciliation following intervention from a music promoter.
- Prior to Feb 24, 2026: Gift Amuli appeared in court on cyber defamation charges against First Farai.
Key Players
- Gift Amuli: Prominent Zimbabwean Sungura musician, previously accused in a cyber defamation case.
- First Farai: Fellow Zimbabwean musician and ZIMURA Vice-Chairperson, the plaintiff in the case.
- Patson Chimuriro: Music promoter credited with mediating the peace deal between the artists.
