UK-Based Gospel Singer Walter Chahwanda Arrested on Sexual Offence Charges

Zimbabwean gospel singer, model, and pastor Walter Chahwanda, 33, has been arrested in the UK on multiple sexual offence charges, including rape. Chahwanda, who leads the Walter Chahwanda Ministries, was taken into custody on Thursday, March 13, following an investigation by Merseyside Police.

Authorities have charged him with rape, assault by penetration, and sending indecent images with the intent to cause alarm, distress, or humiliation. The case has sent shockwaves through his followers and the gospel music community, given Chahwanda’s prominence in both religious and entertainment circles.

Chahwanda appeared before Liverpool Adult Remand Court on Saturday, March 15, where he was remanded into custody. His next court appearance is scheduled for Monday, April 14, at Liverpool Crown Court.

Chahwanda has been an active figure in the gospel music scene for over a decade. In 2015, at the age of 24, he hosted his ‘My Devotion’ Live DVD recording at the Piccadilly Banqueting Suite in Birmingham, a major milestone in his career. Over the years, he gained recognition not only for his music but also for his ministry and modeling work.

As legal proceedings unfold, the allegations have sparked widespread discussion among his supporters and the wider public. More details are expected to emerge in the coming weeks as the case progresses in court.