Harare – A bizarre tale of a sangoma’s failed get-rich-quick scheme has unfolded in Harare, leaving a 27-year-old married man, Malvin Mukwananzi, grappling with an unusual affliction and a shattered family life.
Mukwananzi, a father of two, claims that a traditional healer’s prescription, intended to boost his business fortunes, has instead transformed him into someone sexually attracted to chickens. This shocking revelation has resulted in the breakdown of his marriage and raised serious concerns amongst his neighbours, H-Metro has reported.
Mukwananzi’s journey began with a desire for financial prosperity. He sought the assistance of a sangoma, hoping to improve his business prospects. The sangoma provided him with a small tree, instructing him to plant it at his home. However, the consequences of this seemingly simple act were far from ordinary.
“This all started when I consulted a sangoma and he gave me some muti to boost my wealth,” Mukwananzi explained.
“He gave me a small tree to plant at my house and, as time passed by, I developed feelings towards chickens, especially when I see them walking. I tried ignoring the sexual fantasies but to no avail. The feelings grew and I found myself committing bestiality with the chickens,” he confessed.
The consequences of Mukwananzi’s unusual attraction have been devastating. His wife, speaking on condition of anonymity, confirmed the shocking details of her husband’s behaviour.
“He is no longer sexually attracted to human beings but animals. I found him raping our chickens and I was shocked; when I asked him he did not want to explain. I left him and went back to my parents’ house,” she stated.
The wife’s testimony corroborates Mukwananzi’s account, painting a picture of a family torn apart by an extraordinary circumstance.
Mukwananzi’s problems extend beyond his attraction to chickens. He also admitted to a disturbing habit of consuming cattle blood, and resorting to cattle urine as a substitute when blood is unavailable. This unsettling revelation further highlights the unusual nature of his situation.
“I am also addicted to drinking blood from cattle and if I don’t get any I substitute it with cattle urine,” he revealed.
The incident has caused unease within Mukwananzi’s community. Neighbours express concerns about his behaviour, fearing for the safety of children in the area.
“Today he might rape animals, but the next thing he will do it to our children. He was once reprimanded by a village head and was made to pay a fine but still he continued. He is a weird man and sometimes makes loud noises in the middle of the night,” one neighbour commented.
These concerns underscore the wider impact of Mukwananzi’s actions on his community. The case raises questions about the practices of some traditional healers and the potential consequences of their interventions.
While many people turn to sangomas for help with various issues, Mukwananzi’s experience serves as a cautionary tale, highlighting the potential for unforeseen and harmful outcomes. The incident also brings into sharp focus the need for responsible and ethical practices within traditional healing communities.
