In the midst of allegations that he molested children, Afrika Bambaataa has reportedly been removed as a leader of the Universal Zulu Nation. The organization made the announcement that it is “under new leadership” on its official website today (May 6).
Bambaataa is not named in the statement, but the Nation says that all people who are accused and who assisted in covering up accusations have either stepped down on their own or have been dismissed.
The Nation has previously defended the Hip Hop pioneer, saying that those who have accused him of molestation were spreading defamatory rumors about Bambaataa. He has denied any wrongdoing.
The Universal Zulu Nation’s statement dismissing Afrika Bambaataa is as follows:
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN
Date: 6th May 2016
Universal Zulu Nation Official Statement: International and Regional US UZN Leaders, Universal Zulu Nation
The Universal Zulu Nation wishes to announce that it is currently under new leadership by the International and Regional U.S. Zulu Leaders. This will involve a significant restructure and will feature an in-depth re-assessment of how the organization will function to better serve our communities. As part of this restructure ALL accused parties and those accused of covering up the current allegations of child molestation have been removed and have stepped down from their current positions.
Over the coming months there will be significant changes to the organization in terms of roles, structure and establishing the policies any organization of our size should have in place. There shall also be a new move to work towards providing support for victims of abuse, rape and molestation and working more closely on other social issues existing in communities such as drug addiction, alcoholism and mental health.
We are saddened by current events. Not only because of the trial by social media of which we have been subjected to as an organization, but because until now the previous leaders and founders have been ineffective at being able to respond in a way which our members and associates deserve of us. Especially when our good work spreading the Zulu message has empowered communities worldwide. We would like to offer our sincere apologies for this.
As an organization we are in a very difficult position because we are being asked to condemn one of our founders based on testimony through social media alone. We cannot do this. We also cannot dismiss the comments of parties asserting they have been harmed. We have a duty to search for truth. We also need to be mindful that if these allegations are true that victims discussing this in a public forum has not come easily. We the Universal Zulu Nation wish to extend great sympathy to anyone affected by such issues. We know that respect and compassion need to be at the forefront of how we deal with such topics in the future, this has been a lesson in learning for us.
The public is asking for justice and we would welcome constructive suggestions on how that could be effectuated properly. At the moment it is unclear on how best to proceed, we would like to know how the claimants would like to take the matters further towards some form of resolution where the truth can be established. We can not legally speak on behalf of the parties in question in regard to the current allegations. Individuals must speak up for themselves & advice from their legal teams should be sought.
Our restructure is a positive step towards organizational change for our worldwide family of members and the great community programs they continually run which spread the message of Peace, Love, Unity and Having Fun.
To communicate with us during this time of transition please email us at info@universalzulunation.global
Peace
International and Regional US Zulu Leaders
Universal Zulu Nation
if the allegations are true, the Zulu nation needs to do him how them 305 dade county boys did dj vlad…for those that don’t know, dj vlad got his ears stomped together by rick ross homies…they beat him like a old Virginia slave…they played a friendly game of soccer with vlad’s face…they cleaned his clock real properlike…vlad allegedly didn’t even fight back…well he did, he sued. instead of fighting back or keeping any ounce of respect, manhood and dignity he had left, he chose to try to sue for 4 mill and only got 300k which is less than what ross makes in 2 shows smh..
This did not come from the UZN New York Office. This came from the UK Office so this is not true. This is not up on the official UZN website.
I feel you. But comments sections of the internet are not where you’re going to find any hope for humanity. This site in particular attracts the lowest common denominator. Peace.
Hm…dont know shit about this and it might be true and all. If it is im very sorry and my heart really goes out to the victims of it.
However…its strange to see though how these defamation of characters seem to try and undermine whole cultures and movements based on very very thin actual fact based concrete evidence. This article presented none at all.
I mean, Tupac was a rapist, Michael was a childmolester and now Bambaata is too. Very effective way of removing truth tellers that can not be controlled by tainting their legacys…
I dunno. Sketchy and im sceptical until more than a little evidence is presented. Beast is making moves all the time.
🙁 I mean, what did he do??? 😀 It kind of looks traditional of today’s standards though…you knew this was going on Zulu, but until the public found out, you don’t say anything…NFL, businesses, gov’t, everyone does this. Whoopty doo.
this some fuck shit for allegations he’s no longer the leader?
That makes it seem like they’ve known about it huh? Hint hint
It’s good to seem them finally take some responsible action.
His name was Sipho. He was a beatboxer and founding member of London Posse.
I dont know why the f=a=g=s at DX keep deleting my comments. BUT if these allegations are NOT true he can sue the shit out of them.
I Don’t Believe It
RIP LUCKY STRIKE!!!
PEACE AND BLESSINGS TO T.C. IZLAM AND ENTIRE ZULU NATION
PLEASE SUPPORT THE GODFATHER OF HIP HOP!!!
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