Zimbabwean musician Holy Ten (real name Mukudzei Chitsama) is facing serious legal trouble after being arrested for the alleged rape of a 14-year-old girl. The case reportedly began with a social media connection and a promise of a music video role, and it has now resulted in criminal charges that are set to be heard in court today.
The Alleged Crime
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Artist: Holy Ten (real name Mukudzei Chitsama, age 27)
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Allegation: Raped a 14-year-old girl once, without protection
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Location: His home in Hatfield, Harare
How They Met
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The girl initially connected with Holy Ten on social media
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She was living in South Africa at the time but had recently returned to Zimbabwe
The Promise
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Holy Ten allegedly promised her a role in his upcoming music video
The Day of the Incident (Monday)
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Around 3 PM, the girl called him and went with a friend to Avondale, where he was recording
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They waited for him to finish his session
At His House
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After her friend left, he took the girl to his Hatfield house to “record videos”
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Other people were in other rooms, but he allegedly locked his bedroom door
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He raped her and threatened to kill her if she resisted
After the Assault
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Holy Ten reportedly hired a taxi to take the girl home
Report & Arrest
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At home, she told her aunt about the abuse
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This led to Holy Ten’s arrest
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Police spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi confirmed the arrest
Court Appearance
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Holy Ten is expected to appear in court today
Past Controversies
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Has a history of public feuds with other musicians, including:
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Takura (criticized harshly)
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Winky D (threatened to “end the career” of)
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Voltz JT and Jah Prayzah
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Has been accused of using controversy to boost his music career
