Musician Gift Amuli Granted Bail

Musician Gift Amuli has appeared in court accused of cyberbullying after he reportedly published a Facebook post denigrating fellow musician First Farai. Gift Amuli (52) appeared before Harare magistrate Ruth Moyo charged with transmitting a false data message with intent to cause harm. He was granted US$200 bail, and the matter was remanded to 10 March.

​The complainant is First Batani, the recently elected Vice Chairman of the Zimbabwe Music Rights Association (ZIMURA), who performs under the stage name First Farai. Amuli is an ex-board member of Zimbabwe Music Rights Association (ZIMURA).​The State alleges that on 20 January 2026—a day after First Farai’s election to the ZIMURA board—Amuli launched a cyber attack via his Facebook account. He allegedly targeted First Farai by posting falsehoods alongside a composite photo of both musicians.​Amuli reportedly posted: “Murume wekuba mari panhamo wozvipa chigaro kuita hushamwari hwembavha.”​Upon seeing the post, First Farai reported the matter to the police, stating that Amuli’s utterances were false and maliciously damaged his dignity and career.