Late last week, Zulu vocalist Anaiah Rasheed Muhammad was accused of physical and mental abuse, allegations which he denied, and upon hearing the news, the band played Brazil on Saturday (March 8) as a four-piece without Anaiah. They then proceeded to cancel the remainder of their Latin American tour, and now the band have issued a statement revealing that they’ve parted ways with Anaiah and will be putting the band “on pause.” Their full statement reads:
We are aware of the allegations brought forth against Anaiah. We stand in solidarity with all people who are victims of abuse, and condemn the mistreatment of those vulnerable in our communities. Our hearts go out to anyone who has experienced any form of physical or emotional abuse, assault, or any other act that has caused harm and taken their agency away from them.
Other members of Zulu have separated ourselves from Anaiah and will no longer be working with or performing with him in any capacity.
We want to acknowledge the allegations were never disclosed to us prior, and we were immediately concerned reading the detailed account. We were aware there were unresolved issues between the parties involved, but not the nature of the allegations. In regards to our previous drummer’s posts, while he was filling in on tour with us he did not disclose knowledge of these allegations other than what we understood to be issues surrounding their relationship. He ultimately did not play with us because of confusion over scheduling.
We understand that this has been extremely upsetting and disappointing to anyone who supported this band, it’s message and what it’s represented. Upon our return home we have withdrawn from scheduled performances and will be officially putting this project on pause.
Stay tuned for any further updates. Here’s their full post:
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