Nomcebo Zikode and Open Mic Productions Reach Settlement, Prepare for New Collaboration After 'Bayete' Success
- Nomcebo Zikode has reportedly resolved her dispute with Open Mic Productions, the record label she accused of exploitation in 2021
- The legal case is still pending, but insiders believe the parties are expected to part ways amicably after they release a new project together
- Nomcebo, along with Wouter Kellerman and Zakes Bantwini, won a Grammy Award for the song Bayethe, which was controversially removed from Spotify
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South African singer Nomcebo Zikode has reportedly resolved her dispute with controversial record label Open Mic Productions.
The legal battle between Nomcebo and the label began in 2021 when she accused them of exploitation. However, it looks like the two parties have settled their differences, ZAlebs reports.
Nomcebo Zikode's legal battle with Open Mic Productions took time to resolve
Nomcebo's conflict with Open Mic Productions reached a peak when she took legal action against the label for removing her Grammy Award-winning song Bayethe, featuring Wouter Kellerman and Zakes Bantwini, from Spotify.
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The track received critical acclaim and won a Grammy for Best Global Music Performance. The removal of the song added fuel to the already heated dispute between Nomcebo and the record label.
Nomcebo Zikode and Open Mic Productions reportedly resolve dispute and plan new project
According to ZiMoja, Nomcebo and Open Mic Productions have been working on resolving their issues since January 2023. Insiders reveal that they are in the process of releasing a new project and are expected to part ways amicably afterwards.
The details of the settlement between Nomcebo and the label have not been disclosed and the legal case is still pending.
In a recent Insta post, Nomcebo poses alongside Wouter and Zakes as they celebrate their Grammy win:
"Your Best Global Music Performers of 2023 from South Africa️: @gertjohancoetzee"
The post was celebrated internationally as fans worldwide praised the three musos.
@shonisani_m said:
"CONGRATULATIONS!"
@grammymuseum said:
"Congratulations!"
@aroojaftab said:
"Congrats!"
@iamnaakmusiq said:
"Congratulations!"
@dawnthandeka_king said:
"Oohhh my God, I am so proud of you, you deserve this and so much more."
@nomzamo_m said:
"HALALAAAAAAA!!!! ❤️❤️❤️"
@samkelondlovu said:
"Congratulations, Nomcebo ❤️❤️❤️"
Nomcebo Zikode recognised by Forbes magazine, Jerusalema singer bags top entertainer award
Briefly News previously reported on Nomcebo's recognition by Forbes magazine.
On her Instagram timeline, the Grammy-winning artist shared that Forbes Woman Africa Awards honoured her with a Top Entertainer Award.
According to ZAlebs, the vocalist shared that three years ago, she didn't imagine herself travelling the world and winning top international awards. The star thanked the magazine for recognising her with the prestigious accolade.
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Source: Briefly News