Zimbabwean artist Chillmaster is set to perform in Harare for the first time since his accident and subsequent court conviction.
He will be a supporting act at the City to City Concert on June 28.
Chillmaster made his return to the stage last month in Masvingo, where he opened for Winky D.
His upcoming performance in Harare marks a significant moment as he faces fans in the capital following a period of legal challenges.
The City to City Concert boasts a strong lineup, headlined by Freeman HKD, Killer T, Master H and Enzo Ishal.
Nisha Ts and Tammy Moyo will also be among the supporting acts alongside Chillmaster.
It remains to be seen how Harare fans, particularly those who have strongly voiced their opinions on the court ruling, will react to Chillmaster’s performance.
The concert will also be a test for the musician himself, as he navigates his return to a major stage in front of his home city crowd.
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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 license, 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.
The tragic incident occurred on April 9 along New 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.
