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Musician Chavura granted bail

Hip-hop musician Mwiza Chavura was on Friday granted bail  by the Lilongwe Magistrate’s Court, eight days after his arrest.

The musician was arrested after releasing a song titled Nzakupanga Rape which some quarters say glorifies rape.

Granted bail: Chavura

He has been charged with producing obscene language contrary to section 179 (1) of the Penal Code.

In her ruling , chief resident magistrate Violet Chipawo stated that after careful consideration of submissions by both the State and the defence, “there’s no sufficient basis not to grant the accused bail”.

“The court will proceed on the understanding that the accused was not in hiding and handed himself to the police. Again, the case is a misdemonour,” said Chipawo.

His bail conditions include a bond of K50, 000, two sureties worth K200, 000 each and to surrender his travel documents.

He is also  supposed to report to Blantyre Police Station every Thursday throughout the duration of his case.

Meanwhile, Chavura could not hide his excitement as he watched his sister and brother in-law take turns to take oath as part of the requirements for them as his sureties.

He smiled and continued as he walked out of the court.

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