Ntsiki Mazwai Slams Minister Zizi Kodwa After Skomota Gets Defrauded: “There Are No Laws in SA Arts”

• Poet and activist Ntsiki Mazwai has taken aim at South African Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture Zizi Kodwa
• This comes after the shocking revelation that TikTok dancer and highly booked entertainer Skomota had been defrauded
• Ntsiki argued that there are no laws in the arts industry making, it vulnerable to such unfortunate occurrences

The internet was left dumbfounded over allegations that Skomota reportedly does not have a personal bank account. The dancer was among the most-paid entertainers in terms of bookings in the past year, but the money never reached him in full.

Skomota gets defrauded

In a clip shared online of Skomota's road manager, Skhothane sa Pitiro, he slammed Skomota's manager, Moruti wa Dikota, and accused him of enjoying Skomota's money alone.

The TikTok dancer and performer was reportedly getting booked week in and week out, making him one of the most highly-paid entertainers regarding gigs.

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This meant that Skomota had been defrauded by his manager. In the clip shared by @MDNnews, Skhothane revealed that Skomota does not have his own bank account. Meaning the booking fees go directly to his manager.

Ntsiki chimes in, slams the minister

The South African Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture is Zizi Kodwa. Without mentioning his name, poet and activist Ntsiki Mazwai slammed him for making the art industry a lawless space.

This means that the industry is vulnerable to the unfortunate occurrences suffered by Skomota.

"Did we not tell you that there are no LAWS in the SA art scene? And that we have no minister?"

Mzansi agrees with Ntsiki

Many people agree with Ntsiki in the comments section and mentioned the open letter Vatiswa Ndara wrote to the ministry.

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@Gubi1S:

"Remember when Mam Vatiswa wrote an open letter directed to the then-minister people focused on the production company she worked for?"

@NdovelaP:

"No surprise here, dogs take all when food is not regulated."

@bear0_oWitnes:

"True, we don’t have agencies to protect the rights of our artists/entertainers!"

@Lehlohonol2012:

"Mam, @AdvBMkhwebane did indicate that she was worried about Skomota and how he is being exploited."

@MemoriesRSA:

"Tell the man to go open a case with @SAPoliceService. Leave our minister out of this unknown arrangement between Skomota and Moruti wadi Kota. You were quiet when Skomota was giving entertaining the ladies."

Skomota records music in studio

In a previous report from Briefly News, Skomota was seen cooking some new music in the studio. A video of the star inside the studio recording some new music went viral after being on social media.

Netizens shared their opinions regarding the dance sensation being in the studio making some music.

Source: Briefly News