Hero Shoko

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Date: 2009 to Present

Region: Zimbabwe

Subject: Political, Economic and Social

Medium: Radio Music


Artist: Hosiah Chipanga

Confronting Bodies: Nigerian government officials and Radio Zimbabwe

Dates of Action: June 10, 2009

Location: Zimbabwe

Description of Artwork: Chipanga's latest album "Hero Shoku" is highly critical of the Zanu-PD regime. One song, released on President Mugabe's birthday, denounces corrupt public officials.

The Incident: After the song's surprise release, all of Chipanga's music was banned from Zimbabwe's national radio station, Radio Zimbabwe.

Results of Incident: DJs are forbidden to play any of Chipanga's music.

Source: http://www.freemuse.org/sw33914.asp and http://www.zimdaily.com/news/chipanga27.7211.html