adminMathew Masinge
THREE people were injured and cars were damaged when Hwange music fans turned violent and looted beer at the Colliery Club after Blot failed to turn up for a show last Saturday.
The show, which also featured Kae Chaps and Young Junita, was courtesy of Boss Wellaz Entertainment.
Reports from Hwange say the fans felt they were sold a dummy, especially after the talented singer was billed to perform as the main act, but double booked.
Show organiser, Boss Wellaz, is counting his losses.
“I am a disappointed man, my reputation has been damaged by Blot’s actions.
“Prior to the show, I had met all his demands by paying his performance fee in full, booked three separate rooms plus fuel and still he didn’t show up.
“We waited for him until 2 am when the fans lost their patience and started throwing bottles, looting beer, destroying cars and equipment,” said Boss Wellaz.
He said he has been failing to get hold of the musician, or his management team, since last weekend’s incident.
“I have been trying to get hold of him but his phone and that of his road manager are not going through.
“I went to his house in Harare and his landlady said she has not seen him for the past few weeks and he owes her rent.”
He said he has filed a police report.
“Imagine I have to refund the club owner for the beers lost, repair the damaged equipment and pay bills for the three injured fans.
“I have reported the matter under IR040076 at Harare Central Police Investigation department” he said.
A close source said Blot has been going through a serious drug problem to the extent that his in-laws allegedly took his wife away.
“Blot doesn’t have a phone and all communications are made through his manager who has also been dodging serious calls.
“He is of no fixed abode, the only place he calls home ndiko kwaarikunzi akabva paakatorerwa mukadzi and whenever he gets money he spends it in drug havens or stays with different women in Mbare,” said the source.
Mathew Masinge
Online Reporter