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Darassa asserts that he does not suffer from drug addiction. The ‘Too Much’ hit maker is rumored to be using banned substance.<\/p>\n

Drug use is a real menace in Tanzania and several artists in Bongo have at one point used drugs. Last year several celebs including Wema Sepetu were busted in police drug sweep.<\/p>\n

Speculation has been rife that Darassa is also doing drugs. The rumor started after the ‘Muziki’ hit maker went silent on social media and entertainment joints.<\/p>\n

I have several projects<\/h5>\n

Darassa dismissed the rumor while speaking to Clouds FM on Sunday. He explained that he has been missing in action because he was involved in other projects.<\/p>\n

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Darassa<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

“I have accomplished several big projects; and given the popularity of my name, some people would want to see me being active on social media; others would want to know the woman I\u2019m dating; some would want to know where I hang out often. I don\u2019t share that information publicly,” said Darassa.<\/p>\n

He blamed information vacuum for rumors about him using drugs. Darassa says that his rivals are behind the rumors because they are scared of his silence.<\/p>\n

“And because there\u2019s an information vacuum about what I do in private, some people have speculated that I abuse hard drugs and substances; others claim I\u2019m confused. No, I am doing fine. People are often scared of silence; when your competitor is silent, you don\u2019t know what he or she is planning; and as a result, you tend to panic. That is what is happening with my competitors.”<\/p>\n

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