The Lusaka Magistrate Court has convicted TikToker Francis Kapwepwe, popularly known as “Why Me,” on two counts of hate speech.
Kapwepwe changed his plea and admitted guilt before Lusaka Principal Resident Magistrate Idah Phiri during the continuation of trial proceedings.
The accused also confirmed the facts and witness evidence that had earlier been presented before the court.
Following his admission, Magistrate Phiri convicted him on his own plea of guilt.
The matter has since been adjourned to May 26, 2026 for mitigation and sentencing to allow the State to present records relating to an earlier conviction.
According to the prosecution, Kapwepwe is a repeat offender following a 2025 conviction in the Livingstone Magistrate Court.
In the first count, Kapwepwe is alleged to have used a computer system through his TikTok page, “WHY ME the Lion of the World,” on March 31, 2025 to knowingly publish hate speech targeting the Tonga people.
In the second count, he is accused of using the same TikTok platform on April 3, 2025 to direct hate speech against people from Southern Province.
Some things malibu yakulombela!
What was the hate speech? Stop giving us dribs and draws. Tell us the whole story
…And drabs
They cant say what the hate speech was as they too will be taken to court for relaying what was said
thats the rules of our grz today by the looks of things
He will be out soon when I return to power