Popular Zimbabwean musician Baba Harare, who recently switched from Jiti to gospel music and is now known as King David, has provoked a contentious discussion among followers after exposing a social media impostor using the “Baba Harare” identity.
“Good morning, avo Baba Harare ndevenhema,” the musician wrote in a post on his verified page, asking supporters to report the fraudulent account. My page has been validated. Would you kindly assist me in reporting that impostor, Arikunyepa Kuti Ndini?
The conflict occurs at a time when many fans are split over Baba Harare’s choice to go by the stage name “King David.”
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The name change has caused confusion and controversy, despite the artist’s claims that it is a part of his spiritual journey and artistic rebranding.
Supporters expressed their thoughts on social media over the impersonation problem as well as the name change.
“Wakati wakunzi King David, Mdhara mukuda zvipi chaizvo,” said one fan, My Captain Chiziefire, who questioned the rationale for the new moniker. “Anyone may use it,” said Mdhara Chezha, another admirer, in an attempt to vent her frustration: “Zita rekuti Baba Harare harisi pachitupa. Iro muchinei nano, and handiti makunzi King David here?”
Baba Harare’s demand for punishment against the suspected imposter was met with less sympathy from others.
“KKK ko kana akatmidza wake mwana kuti Harare,” quipped Mbuya Juan Enerse, implying that the impostor might be using a real name.
“Good answers watatirwadzisa iwe King David, siya ashandise zita iroro,” added Mai NoNo Wenjanja in a mocking manner. nani kureporter ukuda kubatsirwa? Nhaika tingato reportere iwewe.
Baba Harare is unwavering in his pursuit of the impostor in spite of the criticism, claiming that using his old stage name compromises the integrity of his brand.
Discussions over intellectual property rights in Zimbabwe’s music business and the difficulties faced by musicians while rebranding have been rekindled by the occurrence.
Some admirers applaud the change to Gospel, while others regret losing his Jiti heritage, which helped to solidify Baba Harare’s fame. As of right now, the artist is still negotiating this difficult shift by striking a balance between his new persona and the demands of his devoted fan base.
The issue still stands: will supporters truly accept “King David,” or will “Baba Harare”‘s shadow still hang over him?
