Tanzania, April 9 -- Mombasa. Popular Tanzanian Bongo Flava artiste Matonya, whose real name is Sefu Shabani Ramadhan, has been charged with rape before a court in Mombasa.

The artiste appeared on Thursday before a court in Shanzu, Mombasa County, where prosecutors alleged that on April 7, 2026, at Josy Joka Apartments in Nyali Sub-County, he intentionally and unlawfully penetrated a complainant identified in court documents as J.G. by use of force.

Matonya, known for hits like 'Vaileti', 'Anita' was charged with the offence contrary to Section 3(1)(a) as read with Section 3(3) of Kenya's Sexual Offences Act. He also faces an alternative charge of committing an indecent act with an adult, with the court told he inappropriately touched t...