Maskandi Star Mthandeni 'Igcokama Elisha' Pulls Out of the Annual Umbuso Wamaciko Event for Booking Fee Issues

• Mthandeni Manqele, also known as Igcokama Elisha, will no longer be gracing the stage of the annual Umbuso Wamaciko event
• He first charged R150 000 for his shows, but now apparently charges R200 000 for his bookings as he delivers stellar performances
• His team asked the event organisers to honour Mthandeni's booking fee, and he will return to the event

Mthandeni will no longer perform at Maskandi event

Mthandeni Manqele will no longer perform at the Umbuso Wamaciko Maskandi event.

The organisers apparently initially pre-booked him to perform for R150 000, before his fee increased based on recent developments.

After he was booked, Mthandeni then hiked his prices and now charges R200 000.

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In a statement to ZiMoja, his manager Peter Vundla, said the event should consider paying the increase if they still want Mthandeni to perform.

"Considering his remarkable achievement and growing demand, Mthandeni's booking fee has undergone an adjustment. As announced on his social media accounts, his new booking fee is now set at R200 000, reflecting the value he brings to any event he participates in.

"Mthandeni is committed to delivering an exceptional performance and contributing to the success of the event."

Reason for Mthandeni's booking fee increase

Mthandeni increased his booking fees after he hit one million YouTube views. His new song with Lwah Ndlunkulu, Paris, achieved this in just 12 days.

Organisers hit back at Mthandeni

The organisers of the Umbuso Wamaciko Maskandi event said they are no longer interested in having Mthandeni perform.

This is because their event has free access, so they do not see any potential profits.

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"Consider our booking withdrawn for now pending our consultation with our sponsors for further guidance," said the organisers.

Mthandeni turns down R15 000 booking fee for event

In a previous story by Briefly News, Mthandeni had social media users in stitches when he refused to perform at an event he was booked, saying the amount was measly.

He said he was paid only R15 000 for the gig, so he only went on to the stage to greet his fans and left.

Source: Briefly News