The paternity debate surrounding Oliver Mtukudzi’s alleged son, Aaron Chaka, has taken a new turn. Despite an offer of free DNA tests from Tinashe Mugabe, Aaron is refusing to participate.

The Claim

Two weeks ago, 69-year-old Rosie Makumbe claimed that she had a secret child with the late music legend when she was just 16 years old. She alleged that Mtukudzi sired Aaron in 1979, and even claimed that the smash hit song “Hazvireve” was about her son. The song’s lyrics, in which Mtukudzi speaks to his son born out of wedlock, seemed to support her claims.

The Offer

Tinashe Mugabe, host of the popular Zimbabwean show “The DNA Show,” offered to conduct DNA tests for free to resolve the paternity debate. However, Aaron is unwilling to participate, citing traditional reasons.

Aaron’s Statement

“The family has already welcomed me,” Aaron said. “I will never make myself available for DNA testing, even if Tinashe Mugabe offers to do it for free. Besides, this is against our tradition. Traditionally, we did not do DNA tests; why now? Tinashe has since been warned by our elders not to meddle in our family affairs.”

Family Acceptance

Aaron claims that he has already been accepted by the family and is focused on changing his surname. “Family elders are confident because my late father introduced me to them,” he said. “I have long been accepted in the family and am now only focused on changing my surname. The matter is now before the High Court. With the assistance of my father’s relatives, we wrote an affidavit about my issue, and now we are waiting for the final judgment from the High Court so that my surname can be changed.”

Conclusion

The paternity debate surrounding Oliver Mtukudzi’s alleged son continues, with Aaron refusing to take free DNA tests. Despite the offer from Tinashe Mugabe, Aaron is standing firm in his refusal, citing traditional reasons. The matter is now before the High Court, where Aaron is seeking to change his surname. Only time will tell how this saga will unfold.