Zimdancehall Musician Madedido Faces Fraud Charges After Kadoma No-Show

Promoter Reports Loss: Madedido Arrested Over Failure to Perform in Kadoma

Sona Headlines | Crime & Entertainment

Zimdancehall musician Madedido has been arrested after failing to perform at a scheduled family show in Kadoma, leaving the event organizer with a significant US$940 loss. The 23-year-old artist was picked up by police at his home in Seke Unit M after a formal complaint was lodged against him.

Madedido faces fraud charges after allegedly ghosting a promoter.

How the Deal Unravelled

According to The Herald, promoter Pride Makazhu Chihoro booked Madedido for a family show slated for November 15 in Rimuka, Kadoma. The artist reportedly committed to the performance and was paid in full. However, he never showed up on the day of the event.

Chihoro filed a report at Rimuka Police Station, stating he was left without an act after Madedido allegedly ignored the agreement, causing a financial loss of US$940.

Arrest and Inquiry

Police launched an investigation which led them to Madedido’s residence in Seke Unit M. The musician was arrested on fraud charges. Authorities say the matter is now under further inquiry as they work to determine whether the artist intentionally prejudiced the promoter.

Social Media Reacts

Social media users reacted sharply, with many arguing that Madedido should refund the money. The incident has sparked a debate about professionalism in the Zimdancehall industry.

"Mazuva ekusungwa kwevaimbi (These are the days of musicians getting arrested)."

- @Emmanuel Bumhe Nyamushaya

"Akambovhara madzibaba vemafaro munhu uyu (He has scammed Madzibaba Vemafaro before)."

- @Lyle Chirigo

"Re fund Mari dzevanhu (Refund people's money)."

- @Calton Pilime

"Vapfana vacho vanotongotanga ne drama no wonder why tusingaende kumberi (These boys always start with drama, no wonder we aren't progressing)."

- @Moses J Marowa

Quick Facts

The promoter lost US$940.

He was booked for a show in Rimuka, Kadoma.

He was arrested at his home in Seke Unit M.


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