DJ Lady Amar and JL SA have taken to their respective social media pages to reveal that they have not received any compensation for their contributions to the Hamba Juba smash hit, begging the question: What is going on in the amapiano industry? Amapiano has quickly become a window to South Africa’s vibrant culture for […]
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In the midst of Tebogo G Mashego taking to social media to reveal that he has not received any royalties for Biri Marung, Young Stunna has spoken out in DJ Maphorisa’s defence by highlighting his impact on the amapiano industry. 23-year-old upcoming artist Tebogo Mashego has quickly become social media’s main character after his Instagram live […]
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A routine press briefing at the Southern African Music Rights Organisation (Samro) turned chaotic on September 10, as frustrated musicians stormed the stage demanding long-overdue royalties. The conference, held at the Garden Court Hotel in Milpark, was initially meant to address internal disputes and the recent suspension of COO Mpho Mofikoe, who faced allegations of […]
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Grammy Award-winning pop star Tyla Seethal and producer Sammy SoSo (real name Samuel Awuku) have found themselves embroiled in a lawsuit. This comes after two collaborators dragged the singer, her producer and Sony Music Entertainment to court over a credit and royalty dispute involving Tyla’s hit song “Water”. In the lawsuit, the collaborators Olmo Zucca […]
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About four years after his tragic and untimely death, the family of late amapiano artist Mongezi Stuurman, who was more affectionately known as Mpura, are seeking answers for the whereabouts of approximately R300k worth of misappropriated royalty funds. South Africa and the world of amapiano came to a standstill when news of the tragic death […]
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In a deep dive into the celebrity world, one issue has increasingly come to light: the failure of some high-profile stars to properly credit and compensate those who contribute to their success. From unpaid royalties to unacknowledged work, the controversy surrounding these practices is gaining momentum as artists and creators demand what’s rightfully theirs. One […]
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Another day, yet another controversy in the mzansi’s music industry and the infamous DJ Maphorisa finds himself caught up in the middle once again. This comes after recording artists Mas Musiq, Lawd Weezy, TO Starquality and Dj Maphorisa released the highly anticipated single ‘Amalanga awafani’, however, internet users could not help but notice a prominent […]
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Tumelo Mzwakhe is a name that might sound unfamiliar to many, however, only a few names shine brighter than Sir Trill in the amapiano vocals scene. The hitmaker has captivated both local and international audiences with his infectious vocals and has had a great influence on the amapiano sound we know and love today. Sir […]
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Legendary musician, also known as “The princess of Africa” Yvonne Chaka Chaka recently revealed that she was not given any credit or royalties for her contribution in the hit song ‘Umqombothi’ which catapulted her international career. The song was recorded and released in 1987 and the official composition credits of the song are given to […]
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South African kwaito legend Ishmael Morabe has issued an ultimatum to his former boss, Arthur Mafokate. The 999 Music label owner is given a time frame to provide a detailed account of Ishmael’s royalty payments or face legal action. According to Zimoja, the conflict started after Ishmael known for his hit songs “Roba Letheka,” “Akuna […]
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Ayanda Ncwane has been a trending topic since sharing videos on her social media of her YouTube episodes that are centred on God bringing her to the land of the living in order to bear testimony of His greatness. The late Sfiso Ncwane’s wife is now embroiled in a non-payment scandal after his former group […]
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Legendary and International Jazz musician Caiphus Semenya has finally broken his silence regarding the drama involving him wanting royalties from the late rapper Kienan AKA Forbes. Caiphus Semenya was reportedly demanding 50% royalties from two songs AKA sampled without his permission. According to reports by Sunday World, the musician demands 50% of the royalties from two […]
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