Chaka Zulu–New Video Footage Shows Confrontation Leading Up To Manager’s Shooting, Leaving People To Question Why He’s Being Charged w/ Murder

September 20, 2022 by Monique Nicole in Music with 0 Comments

Chaka Zulu–New Video Footage Shows Confrontation Leading Up To Manager’s Shooting, Leaving People To Question Why He’s Being Charged w/ Murder

New video footage circulating social media appears to show the moments leading up to the brawl and gunfire that left a young man dead and Chaka Zulu charged with murder.

As previously reported Ludacris’s manager, Chaka Zulu, born Ahmed Obafemi, was arrested earlier this week and charged with murder. The arrest was the result of a recent investigation involving Zulu, who fired his gun back in June of this year while being attacked, fatally shooting one of his attackers. Following his detainment, Zulu’s lawyers are making it clear that their client was legally correct in his actions.

Chaka Zulu

Now, surveillance footage from the night of the altercation has surfaced leaving many to question why Chaka Zulu is being charged with murder.

The video–which is slowed down and sped up in parts – is narrated by social media user, Shanae Hall. The narrator claims four men were waiting for Zulu, and eventually approach him. After a brief scuffle, the video shows Zulu pushed down and kicked by others. After security gets involved, the video shows one man punching what appears to be a woman who helped break up the fight. While this particular video shows a fight and security breaking it up, it stopped before showing what happens in the minutes after, including when exactly the shooting took place.

Three men were shot in total, including Zulu. All three were taken to the hospital where 23-year-old Artez Benton died.

See video below:

Social Media Video Appears To Show What Led Up To Shooting Involving Chaka Zulu. Full story on #theJasmineBRAND.com ? @11alive pic.twitter.com/L14xBES4VT

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Chaka Zulu, who is reportedly still recovering from his injury, turned himself into police on Sept. 13 and was released on a $200,00 bond on the same day. Along with murder, Zulu is reportedly charged with aggravated assault, possession of firearm during commission of a felony, and simple battery.

Zulu’s attorney, Gabe Banks, released an official statement offering details of the fatal incident.

It reads:

“Mr. Chaka Zulu, a beloved son of the City of Atlanta is disappointed in the Atlanta Police Department’s decision to bring charges against him surrounding the shooting that occured in June 2022. A close review of all the evidence….reveal that Mr. Zulu was attacked and jumped from behind by a gang of at least (4) individuals (sadly including the decedent) and was forced to defend himself,”

Chaka Zulu (Ahmed Obafemi)

It continues:

“Mr. Zulu was shot in the back during the shooting and nearly lost his life, and is still recovering from the nearly fatal injuries he sustained that evening. Mr. Zulu was at his place of business that night and had every right to defend himself. In an attempt to save his life, Mr. Zulu lawfully discharged his weapon in self-defense; a weapon that he is licensed to carry….Mr. Zulu remains confident that his name will be cleared of all charges through the judicial process.”

As of now, Zulu is the only person arrested in connection to that night. Atlanta Police Department said the investigation is still active and ongoing.

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