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Businessman Tinashe Mutarisi made revelations yesterday that he closed Nash TV, an entertainment joint he had run for several years to preserve his reputation.

In an interview on ZiFM Stereo,  Mutarisi said the project was dragging his name through the mud and tarnishing his reputation as a respected entrepreneur.

He expressed his disappointment, saying, “Before I started making music, a lot of people were inspired by me because I was a young entrepreneur coming from Hwedza, Kwakarimba.”

He added that he was privileged to sit on one of the biggest boards, being a board member of BancABC, and had always dreamed of inspiring people, but the negativity surrounding his name online had taken a toll on him.

According to Mutarisi, a search of his name online yields too much negativity, contrary to his expectations of mentoring young business people.

“I have always aimed to inspire people wisely in business so that there won’t be a barrier between me and the next person,” he said, citing his much-publicised clash with musician Ndunge Yut over alleged non-payment of the young musician’s dues.

The controversy surrounding Ndunge Yut’s non-payment has been a major blow to Mutarisi’s reputation.

“This is not how I wanted to be perceived. I have always aimed to inspire people wisely in business,” he said, adding that he had lost lots of money in the process.

Despite the closure, Mutarisi assured that Nisha Ts, Saintfloew, Ninety Six, and the recently joined Raymer are now ready to stand independently.

“I have developed strong brands and throughout the years of working with them, I have taught them to stand on their own. All I can say is that these artists are ready,” he said, announcing that he plans to provide guidance while they have separate management teams.

The move has sparked mixed reactions on social media, with some music fans claiming that Mutarisi has exploited talents and built brands, leaving those under his wing stranded in a competitive landscape.