General Defao, real name Lulendo Matumona, boarded a Kenya Airways flight out of Harare on Thursday, Principal Immigration Officer Evans Siziba said.
He can still apply for another permit while outside the country if he still wants to come back, the official added.
Earlier this week, Siziba made an appeal for Defao, who arrived in Zimbabwe four weeks ago, to surrender himself to immigration authorities after he failed to leave as scheduled last Thursday.
It emerged the singer, who is based in France, was planning more shows in Beitbridge, Gweru, Masvingo and Harare, forcing authorities to act.
18.6.2009
13:21
So long to Le General
HARARE - Congolese rhumba maestro Le General Defao has finally left Zimbabwe after authorities said his visa had run out. (Pictured: The Congolese music star finally left Harare last week after a run-in with immigration authorities)


