The allegations, which went viral over the weekend, have been firmly rubbished by the musician as entirely false and malicious.

Widespread Rumours Allege Romantic Proposal and Harassment

The unfounded claims, which quickly spread across platforms like X (formerly Twitter) and WhatsApp, alleged that Chimbetu had approached Grace Mugabe with a romantic proposal following a purported chance encounter in Mazowe. Some of the more sensational posts even suggested that the widow of the late President Robert Mugabe had gone as far as filing a harassment report at a police station in Harare.

The rumours sparked widespread online debate and mockery, though many users were quick to question the story’s authenticity, citing a clear lack of credible sources or evidence.

Sulumani Chimbetu: "It's Not True, Nothing of That Sort Has Ever Happened"

In a direct response to the swirling allegations, Sulumani Chimbetu has broken his silence, categorically refuting the claims. Speaking to ZimLive on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, the musician dismissed the story as a fabrication.

Sulumani Chimbetu Breaks Silence, Rubbishes Grace Mugabe Romance Claims as Malicious Fake News

"I’m just seeing the messages and posts going viral about the allegations. It’s not true. Nothing of that sort has ever happened, and these are just people trying to create content in a bad way," Chimbetu stated firmly.

He went on to insist that he has had no recent interaction of any kind with the former First Lady. "I have never approached her. I don’t even know where this is coming from," he added, expressing his confusion over the origin of the rumour.

No Police Complaint, No Comment from Grace Mugabe

Despite the viral nature of the claims, there has been no official confirmation from the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) regarding any complaint filed against Chimbetu. ZimLive, which published the first official denial from the musician, also confirmed through its own checks that no official records of such a complaint exist at any police station in Harare.

Grace Mugabe, who recently turned 60 and reportedly held a private celebration over the weekend, has not issued any public statement or responded to the online claims.

Dendera Star Firmly Denies "Content Created in a Bad Way" Following Viral Social Media Allegations

The incident has highlighted the growing danger of misinformation and fake news being circulated through digital platforms. Authorities and digital safety experts have issued warnings about the abuse of social media to spread unverified and potentially defamatory content, sometimes amplified by AI-generated material.

"The abuse of digital platforms to spread fake news, especially through artificial intelligence and unverified content, poses serious legal and ethical concerns," a digital safety expert commented to ZimLive. Another commentator on X added, "People need to be more responsible with what they share. These lies can destroy lives."

Sulumani Chimbetu, son of the legendary Dendera icon Simon Chimbetu, now joins a growing list of Zimbabwean public figures who have been targeted by viral misinformation. The musician, who has maintained a relatively low public profile in recent years to focus on his music and family, has been thrust back into the spotlight by these baseless allegations.