By Chantelle Muzanenhamo
Social media erupted into outrage this week after Andile Sola, a woman from Bulawayo known as “Queen Mother,” publicly admitted to recruiting and pimping young girls to wealthy men in exchange for “lula lula.” Her shocking revelation has sparked widespread condemnation, with many calling for immediate police action and questioning the morality of such activities.
During an interview on DJ Sparks’ Uncensored Podcast, Andile laid bare her controversial business model. She explained that she connects young women from Harare and Bulawayo with affluent men, charging a fee for facilitating these “hook-ups.”
“I hook up girls with mbingas. So, usually the guys are from Harare. I meet up with different girls, especially when I want nice girls, I go to clubs. I go to these popular clubs like Pablos, La Parada, these fancy places. This is where I get these girls, and I approach them and tell them what I do, if they are free to do hook-ups and all of that,” she said.
Andile further revealed that her transactions are conducted via Ecocash or similar platforms, with the full payment sent before she hands over the girl.
“If I get a guy who wants a girl, I have certain charge that I charge them. They have to send me money on Ecocash or something and then we do the full transaction, when I give them the girl,” she admitted.
Adding fuel to the fire, Andile expressed her intentions to expand her “business” across Zimbabwe, claiming she plans to open more branches.
The confession has ignited a wave of disgust across social media platforms. Many Zimbabweans have condemned Andile’s actions, describing them as not just immoral but criminal.
“This is disgusting! Pimping out young girls is a serious crime. The police must arrest her immediately,” posted one user on X (formerly Twitter).
Others echoed similar sentiments, demanding swift legal action and justice for the exploited girls.
“Who knows how many lives she’s destroying with this dirty business? Zimbabwe needs to wake up and stop such evil,” commented another.
The outrage isn’t limited to online spaces. Several voices called for police intervention, insisting that authorities take urgent steps to dismantle such illegal networks.
In response to the scandal, Advocate Fadzayi Mahere took to social media to highlight the legal implications of Andile’s revelations. She emphasized that pimping or procuring women for prostitution is a criminal offense under Zimbabwe’s Criminal Code.
“Hosting guests who admit to illegal activities like pimping out women is a serious matter,” Mahere posted on her X account.
“Section 83 of the Criminal Code clearly criminalizes procuring or pimping women for prostitution. Content creators and hosts should exercise responsibility and seek legal advice when discussing such topics publicly to avoid legal repercussions.”
Mahere warned that not only could the individual involved face criminal charges, but platforms hosting such content might also be at risk if they facilitate or encourage illegal activities.
This disturbing confession has opened a wider debate about morality, legality, and the protection of vulnerable young women in Zimbabwe. Many are now calling for concerted efforts by law enforcement agencies to clamp down on such illicit practices and protect victims from exploitation.