The recent viral video of Tererai Mugwadi a woman whose voice once moved a nation performing intoxicated and struggling to sing her own song has sparked laughter, memes, and mockery across social media. But behind that video is a human being. A talented artist. A mother. A person who once gave us music that inspired and healed us.
By Plot Mhako
What we witnessed is not entertainment it’s a cry for help. It’s a mirror reflecting a society that’s quick to ridicule but slow to reach out.
A moment for compassion, not ridicule 
In 2019, Tererai opened up about her 14-year battle with alcoholism, bravely sharing her struggles in hopes of finding healing and understanding. Instead of support, she faced a vicious campaign from both the media and individuals criticism so cruel that it forced her into isolation. What we’re seeing today is not new; it’s the painful continuation of a journey that too many have chosen to watch rather than help change.
Alcoholism, addiction, and mental health struggles are real and devastating. They don’t just steal voices they steal dreams, dignity, and lives. And while it’s easy to point fingers, the harder, braver thing to do is to show empathy, to ask what went wrong, and to think about how we can help.
If anything, this should be a wake-up call not just for Tererai, but for all of us. Let’s create a culture that heals rather than humiliates, that offers support rather than scorn.
To Tererai, we see your pain, and we hope you find the strength, love, and help you need to rise again.
And to society, may we learn to be kinder, before it’s too late for another soul. 
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