Holy Ten Opens Up on Album Delay & Social Media Silence

Holy Ten Opens Up on Album Delay & Social Media Silence – Zimbabwean hip-hop artist Holy Ten has broken his silence, offering a candid and introspective explanation for the delay of his forthcoming album and his recent absence from social media.

In a statement shared under his Samanyanga Weekly Reflection on Instagram  the rapper addressed speculation surrounding his mental state, professional setbacks, and personal struggles over the past few months.

Holy Ten, born Mukudzei Chitsama, began by acknowledging that although he has never questioned his musical talent or the loyalty of his fan base, he experienced significant anxiety regarding the reception of his upcoming project.

“My brand balances between music and personality, of which the latter had been heavily shaken during the days prior to my silence,” he noted.

The artist admitted that public perception painted a picture of a man losing control. “It didn’t look like I was in control. It didn’t look like the controversies were intentional. It looked like a genuine downward spiral,” he reflected.

In his weekly reflection, Holy Ten criticised how society often focuses more on the controversial actions of public figures than on those affected by them.

“I was throwing jabs at people, insulting and causing chaos, but no one checked on those people. It was just ‘Holy is losing it, let’s get him some help.’ Little or no thought was given to the careers, organisations, and marriages I may have impacted.”

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He revealed that he took 60 days to refocus — abstaining from writing, communicating, and even withdrawing from his spiritual group.

“One of the most difficult things was stopping the 3am prayer messages I used to send. I could only pray that my absence would not be mistaken as a loss of faith.”

Dismissing rumours of substance @buse, the rapper clarified that he has never been an addict.

“I’ve been drinking since 2016, handsomely. I never felt like I needed to check into a facility,” he stated. He instead pointed to more complex and private emotional challenges, exacerbated by the pressures of fame.

“With famous people, your enemies are strategic. They give you battles you can’t post about — or you’ll lose another battle publicly,” he said.

He also highlighted how difficult it is for public figures to express vulnerability, particularly financial difficulties, without facing ridicule.