Zimbabwean Artist Killer T Apologizes After Arrest For Threatening Messages

Zimdancehall superstar Killer T has publicly apologised to Ambassador Kwame Tapiwa Muzawazi, the Muzawazi family and the public following his arrest over threatening and insulting messages he allegedly sent. In a statement, the musician, born Kelvin Kusikwenyu, admitted sending threatening, disrespectful and insulting voice notes to Muzawazi via WhatsApp on October 4, 2026. Killer T said he was shocked after listening to the messages and realising the nature of what he had said. Follow us on WhatsApp | LinkedIn for the latest headlines He attributed his conduct to heavy alcohol intoxication, but acknowledged that drinking was not an excuse for his actions. "I admit I have been abusing alcohol. I was heavily intoxicated at the material time but that is not an excuse. I should never have drunk alcohol to those levels in the first place," he said. The musician said he accepted full responsibility for his actions and acknowledged the impact of the incident on his reputation, family and fans. "I have not only failed myself, I have failed and tarnished my name and brand. I have also been a very bad example to all youths who look up to me as a musician and celebrity in Zimbabwe," he said. Killer T also directly appealed to Muzawazi and his family for forgiveness, saying he could not reverse the damage caused but hoped his apology would be accepted. As the legal process continues, the musician said he intends to plead guilty to the charges. "I can never deny or attempt to waste the court's time," he said. Killer T further said the incident had prompted him to reflect on his relationship with alcohol and announced plans to quit drinking. He said he had previously struggled with alcohol abuse and now wanted to use his experience to advocate against drug and substance abuse. Read the original article on 263Chat . AllAfrica publishes around 600 reports a day from more than 90 news organizations and over 500 other institutions and individuals , representing a diversity of positions on every topic. We publish news and views ranging from vigorous opponents of governments to government publications and spokespersons. Publishers named above each report are responsible for their own content, which AllAfrica does not have the legal right to edit or correct. Articles and commentaries that identify allAfrica.com as the publisher are produced or commissioned by AllAfrica . To address comments or complaints, please Contact us . AllAfrica is a voice of, by and about Africa - aggregating, producing and distributing 600 news and information items daily from over 90 African news organizations and our own reporters to an African and global public. We operate from Cape Town, Dakar, Abuja, Johannesburg, Nairobi and Washington DC. Get the latest in African news delivered straight to your inbox By submitting above, you agree to our privacy policy . We need to confirm your email address. To complete the process, please follow the instructions in the email we just sent you. There was a problem processing your submission. Please try again later.