Musician Blot Opens Up on Addiction Battle and Road to Recovery

Zimbabwean musician Takura Chioniso, popularly known as Blot, has openly shared his painful experience with drug and substance abuse, revealing how addiction nearly destroyed both his life and music career.

Speaking in an interview with ZBC News on Sunday, the artist recounted his fall from fame and subsequent journey into rehabilitation, using his story to warn young people and fellow creatives about the dangers of drug abuse.

Blot gained widespread popularity with hit songs such as Havasati Vandiona, but his rise in the music industry was disrupted as addiction took control, resulting in lost opportunities, damaged relationships and stalled career progress.

He said substance abuse took a serious toll on his physical health, emotions and mental wellbeing, costing him valuable time and connections. Despite the hardships, Blot expressed gratitude for surviving the ordeal and beginning the journey toward recovery.

The musician thanked his family, management team and government officials for supporting him during his lowest moments and facilitating his admission into a rehabilitation centre, saying their intervention gave him a second chance at life.

Addressing his fans, Blot said he is now focused, stronger and determined to rebuild his career. He promised new music and performances, adding that his experiences have reshaped his outlook on life and artistry. He also urged fellow artists and public figures to act responsibly, reminding them that young people look up to them.

Currently undergoing rehabilitation at a local facility, Blot hopes his testimony will help raise awareness among youths about the destructive effects of drug and substance abuse.

His manager, Tawanda Mwedzi, described the period as emotionally and financially devastating, noting that addiction disrupted planned performances, especially during peak festive seasons, leading to major losses and missed opportunities.

Blot’s mother, Mrs Chiedza Chanetsa, shared the emotional pain the family endured as they watched their son struggle with addiction. She described long periods when he would either sleep for days without eating or stay awake for days without rest, becoming increasingly forgetful and aggressive.

She said the experience was heartbreaking for the family, as they slowly watched him lose himself to drugs.

Blot’s experience reflects a wider social problem, with drug and substance abuse continuing to affect individuals, families and communities across the country.

In response, the Government has stepped up efforts to fight the growing crisis, including the establishment of rehabilitation centres aimed at helping those battling addiction reclaim their lives.