Tanzanian artist T.I.D, whose stage name stands for Top In Dar, faces potential jail time amid a drug scandal in the country.
Previous Jail Experience ¶
A few years ago, T.I.D shared accounts of his life in jail, including an alleged sexual assault. In 2008, he was sentenced to one year in prison for assault. While incarcerated, he was attacked by fellow prisoners, an incident he acknowledged and spoke about publicly.
According to T.I.D, during his previous jail term, he had to form a close relationship with another inmate for protection, which involved singing lullabies to him every night.
Current Situation ¶
T.I.D is now facing three years in prison due to his involvement in a drug scandal that has affected Tanzania's entertainment industry. He was among several artists mentioned in connection to investigations on drug dealing, with most being identified as users who might be called upon to provide evidence against dealers.
The situation has raised concerns about T.I.D's well-being, given his past experiences in jail.
The outcome of the current saga is still pending.
The recovered account cited reporting by Mpasho.
