Two popular singers serving life sentences after being found
guilty of raping primary school children have walked free from a Tanzanian
prison, having received a presidential pardon.
Nguza Viking, known as Babu Seya, and his son Johnson Nguza,
known by the stage name Papii Kocha, were among more than 1,000 prisoners freed
by President John Magufuli on Saturday.
The rhumba musicians had served 13 years after being convicted of raping 10 girls, aged
between six and eight years, who were were all pupils at the same
Dar es Salaam school.
They were reportedly met by cheering fans and family after
emerging from the prison.
Dr Juma Malewa, Tanzania's commissioner-general of prisons,
praised them for their good behaviour while incarcerated.
After the news
Ukonga Prison exploded. You know Nguza and his son were very interactive and
entertainers. While Mr Viking played his guitar, his son used to entertain
other prisoners through singing. Hopefully, they will be missed in Ukonga
Prison."
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