Rapper Allicious “Maskiri” Musimbe was back in the spotlight yesterday, this time not for music but for fraud allegations, when he appeared before the Chitungwiza Magistrates’ Court. The artist was granted $50 bail and is expected to return to court on December 2.
Under his bail conditions, Maskiri must remain at his Chitungwiza address and is prohibited from contacting or interfering with witnesses.
Notably, the courtroom gallery — often crowded with fellow artists during high-profile cases — was nearly empty. Only his father and a few close relatives attended the proceedings.
Sources close to the matter say discussions are underway to settle the dispute outside of court. The association Maskiri represents, Mash Goats, has reportedly indicated a willingness to supply the goats owed to the complainant in an attempt to resolve the matter.
The complainant, US-based Zimbabwean Tonderayi “Zimbo Trucker” Chisoro, confirmed the ongoing negotiations.
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“Mash Goats reached out soon after court and said they want to compensate me with the goats,” Chisoro said.
“They will send me videos of the breeds they have, and once I approve, my team will collect them. They’ve given themselves a deadline of Sunday.”
The case stems from a goat purchase agreement that went sour. Chisoro alleges that he sent Maskiri US$1,500 through multiple Mukuru transactions to buy five Boer and Kalahari Red goats. According to him, Maskiri never delivered the animals, stopped taking calls, and eventually cut off communication.
After months of trying to recover the funds or goats, family members in Zimbabwe filed a report at Chitungwiza Police Station, recorded under CR559/11/25.
Police insiders say Maskiri’s arrest followed a calculated sting operation. Officers Dulani and Mushaninga allegedly posed as event planners seeking to hire him for a birthday party performance. They agreed on a US$300 booking fee, with Maskiri even promising to bring singer Tererai Mugwadi along.
On the day of the supposed booking, the officers phoned to say they had secured a US$200 deposit and arranged a meeting at Chicken Inn, Unit C junction.
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