Senior staffers at ZBC (Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation), Zimpapers, and radio station Star FM have reportedly received an unwritten order to shut out the acclaimed musician, leaving fans bewildered and outraged.

The censorship on Winky D started just weeks after his highly anticipated album, “Eureka Eureka,” hit the airwaves on December 31 last year.

Producers at ZBC Pockets Hill, one of the state-affiliated studios, have confirmed to a local publication NewZimbabwe.com the existence of the directive not to play Winky D’s songs.

Winky D Excluded from Airwaves, ZBC and Star FM Staffers Confirm Unwritten Ban!

“You will not hear Winky D being played on ZBC’s radio stations, that is impossible. We were given clear instructions not to play Winky D’s music, and though we knew the reasons behind it, we were not allowed to challenge the decision,” disclosed a producer at Pockets Hill.

Another presenter at Star FM, on condition of anonymity, shared that they are no longer permitted to play any of Winky D’s music.

“We are no longer allowed to play any of Winky D’s music. probably only ZiFM Stereo is playing his songs but even they are shying away from those which are deemed political,” said a Star FM presenter.

Recently, Star FM, known for its July programming campaign featuring local artists under the hashtag #ZimNtulikazi, caused further uproar when they left Winky D out of their promotional posters. 

This omission led to widespread backlash from thousands of disappointed fans, who perceived the move as excessive censorship.