Matonya has denied the rape chargesTanzanian musician Sefu Shabani, popularly known as Matonya, has been arrested and charged with rape in Kenya. According to the DPP, the court granted him bail - set at 500,000 Kenyan shillings ($3,900, £2,900) - and ordered him to surrender his Tanzanian passport. Matonya rose to prominence about 15 years ago and still performs across East Africa - especially his favourites such as Vaileti, Anita, Siamini, Taxi Bubu and Mapito. During the court hearing on Thursday, prosecutors said the alleged sexual assault took place at an apartment in the beach resort of Nyali on Tuesday. The DPP said it was anxious that the musician remained in the court's jurisdiction and said the immigration authorities had been directed to place an alert at border points.

Source: CNN April 10, 2026 18:26 UTC