Zimbabwean hip-hop artist Holy Ten, born Mukudzei Chitsama, has been granted US$500 bail following his appearance before the Harare Magistrates Court on allegations of raping a 14-year-old girl. The charges stem from an alleged incident at the musician’s Hatfield residence, where the teenager was reportedly invited to participate in an upcoming music video after meeting Holy Ten via social media.
In a significant repercussion, the award-winning rapper has been removed from the lineup of the highly anticipated Traffic Lights event in Pretoria, South Africa. Organisers, Oil Company Promotions, announced on July 25, 2026, that Holy Ten would be replaced by fellow artists Junior Spragga and Raymer for the August 9 event at Propaganda.
Magistrate Jesse Kufa set bail conditions requiring Holy Ten to surrender his passport, refrain from interfering with State witnesses, and report to the police once a week. The case has been remanded to August 7, pending forensic and age-verification reports.
Key Players Involved
- Holy Ten (Mukudzei Chitsama): Zimbabwean hip-hop artist facing rape allegations.
- Harare Magistrates Court: Granted bail to the artist.
- Oil Company Promotions: Organisers of the Traffic Lights event in Pretoria, who removed Holy Ten from the lineup.
Event Timeline
- July 25, 2026: Holy Ten appeared before the Harare Magistrates Court and was granted US$500 bail.
- July 25, 2026: Oil Company Promotions announced Holy Ten’s removal from the Traffic Lights event lineup.
- August 7, 2026: Case remanded for further proceedings, awaiting forensic and age-verification reports.
