MWEMBESHI - Musician Clifford Dimba, popularly known as General Kanene, is recovering in hospital after he was allegedly attacked while performing at a campaign rally in Mwembeshi East, Nampeya Ward, yesterday.
According to a statement issued by his management, the musician was campaigning for Ibrahim Kabwe Mwamba, a parliamentary candidate contesting the Mwembeshi East Constituency seat in the upcoming 2026 General Election, when he was allegedly attacked by individuals identified as suspected UPND cadres.
The management alleged that the attackers were armed with pangas and golf clubs.
During the incident, General Kanene reportedly sustained a head injury after allegedly being struck with a panga.
He was rushed to Chawama Level I Hospital, where he is receiving medical treatment.
His management has also dismissed reports circulating on social media claiming that the musician had died, describing the reports as false and confirming that he is alive and recovering.