Killer T blames alcohol after arrest over threats to family of man mauled by his friend's dogs
Zimdancehall musician Killer T has publicly apologized after being arrested for sending threatening voice messages to the family of a man killed by dogs. The musician attributed his behavior to severe alcohol intoxication.
Why it matters
The incident highlights issues of cyberbullying and the public accountability of celebrities in Zimbabwe.
ZIMDANCEHALL musician Killer T has admitted to abusing alcohol after he was arrested over threatening and explicit voice messages sent to Institute of African Knowledge (INSTAK) chief executive officer Kwame Muzawazi.
The musician sent the messages to Muzawazi following the death of his close relative, Malcolm Takudzwa Muzawazi, who was mauled by dogs in Southerton reportedly belonging to car sale owner Gilbert Rumbwere, a friend of Killer T.
Malcolm was attacked by four dogs kept at the car sale and was pronounced dead upon arrival at a local hospital.
Rumbwere and two others were subsequently arrested and charged with culpable homicide.
Following the arrests, Killer T, born Kelvin Kusikwenyu, sent threatening and insulting messages to the Muzawazi family and dared them to have him arrested as well.
On Sunday, the dancehall chanter was taken into police custody over allegations of cyberbullying.
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