Zulu have announced that they have split with their vocalist Anaiah Rasheed Muhammad in the wake of allegations of domestic violence, harassment, emotional abuse and more being leveled against him by a woman identifying herself as his former romantic partner.
Those allegations were shared online last week, and were further backed up by former Zulu drummer Don Brown, who took to social media to voice his support for the woman. He further went on to claim he was no longer a member of the band after apparently discovering the alleged abuse.
Zulu initially planned to soldier on without Muhammad and fulfill their planned Latin American tour, however, that trek was ultimately scrapped with the band citing ‘growing concerns from promoters, bands and audiences’ regarding the tour’s viability. Muhammad for his part issued this statement on March 09th, denying the allegations put forth against him.
In a statement issued tonight, March 12th, the remaining members of the Californian hardcore band announced that they had officially parted ways with Muhammad and would be putting the band on pause. Here’s what they said on the matter:
“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 Upon our return home we have withdrawn from scheduled performances and will be officially putting this project on pause.”
