Tanzania, April 29 -- Nairobi. Bongo Flava artiste Sefu Shabani Ramadhan, popularly known as Matonya, has been released on bail after spending more than 20 days in remand at Shimo La Tewa Prison in Mombasa, Kenya, following allegations of rape.

Matonya was released on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, after fulfilling bail conditions set by the Shanzu Law Court on April 9, 2026.

Speaking to The Citizen on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, his friend Rashid Naaman confirmed that the musician was freed the previous evening.

"Yes, he has been released. He came out of prison on Tuesday evening," he said.

The artiste also posted a video on his Instagram account, expressing gratitude to God and Tanzanians for their prayers following his release on bail.

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