Comedian and musician Freddy Manjalima, widely known as Kapfupi, has revealed that he and his son Clive are facing significant hardships due to witchcraft and sabotage from “haters.”
Kapfupi, who gained prominence in the early 2000s as a comedian before transitioning into music, has seen his fortunes decline in recent years.
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Kapfupi debuted his musical career with the album “Uchakanga Waya” in 2005 and achieved notable success with “Mai Nga” in 2010, which earned him the Song of the Year accolade at the National Arts Merit Awards. However, financial difficulties around 2015 hindered his ability to release new music, leading to a downturn in his career.
Speaking at Simon Mutambi’s album launch in Waterfalls, Kapfupi attributed his struggles to malevolent forces. He stated:
“Witchcraft is real; it has destroyed my life. I have close friends and relatives who do not want me to succeed. They are working hard to destroy me using juju.”
He expressed scepticism that financial aid alone would revive his career, emphasising the need for spiritual cleansing:
“Even if I am to get financial assistance today, I doubt that will help much in reviving my career. I first need to be cleansed of evil spirits that are haunting me.”
Kapfupi also voiced concerns for his son Clive, who has been in the music industry for five years with little success, attributing it to the same malevolent influences:
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“My son Clive is also struggling in the music industry, and I believe it is because of the same spell that is affecting me. Anyone willing to assist can get in touch with me. I need to act so that my son does not suffer like me. There is certainly something wrong with our family.”
Desperate for a turnaround, Kapfupi underscored the urgent need for deliverance from these evil spirits. He lamented his current financial woes, which have left him struggling to support his family. Despite these challenges, he made a point to attend Mutambi’s album launch due to their long-standing relationship:
“I am currently facing serious financial challenges and struggling to look after my family. I made a big sacrifice to attend this launch because I have a long history with Mutambi. I could have bought his new album like my fellow musicians did, but I cannot do so because I am broke.”
Despite his hardships, Kapfupi received a car from controversial businessman Wicknell Chivayo, for which he expressed gratitude:
“I want to thank Sir Wicknell for the precious gift. I no longer had a car. I was using public transport and walked for shorter distances. It was so embarrassing for a popular figure like me.”
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Kapfupi’s revelations highlight the personal and professional challenges he faces, casting a spotlight on the broader issues of superstition and economic struggle in the arts community.
