Musician Chillmaster has resumed his music career, announcing that he has started accepting bookings again. This decision comes after a hiatus prompted by a road accident and subsequent legal proceedings last month.
Chillmaster's return to the stage was marked by a performance last night in Masvingo at the Caravan Park. He was scheduled to headline the show alongside fellow artists Winky D, Bling 4 and Oriyano.
The musician recently avoided imprisonment after receiving a fully suspended two-year jail sentence and a US$200 fine in connection with a fatal car accident that resulted in the death of a pedestrian.
Mbare magistrate Tatenda Mukurunge found Chillmaster guilty of driving without a licence, for which he was fined US$200, and culpable homicide. He received a two-year sentence for the latter charge, with one year suspended on the condition that he does not commit a similar offence within the next five years. The remaining year of the sentence was suspended on the condition that he completes community service at Stoneridge Primary School in Harare.
The tragic incident occurred on April 9 along Chitungwiza Road and led to the death of 50-year-old pedestrian, Custon Charumbira.
During the court proceedings, a significant factor in the sentencing was the forgiveness extended by Charumbira's family, as stated in their victim impact statement.
Lucia Charumbira, representing the family, also testified that Chillmaster provided substantial support during the funeral arrangements. The magistrate acknowledged this, along with Chillmaster's status as a first-time offender and his demonstrated remorse in her sentencing decision. The court also heard that Chillmaster pledged to provide cattle to appease avenging spirits (ngozi) according to their cultural beliefs and to support the deceased's children's education by providing monthly groceries until they finish school.
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