TV Show ‘Umkhokha: The Curse’ Alleged To Pay R3 Million for Royalty Dispute for Its Popular Music

• The artist behind the show's popular music allegedly demanded the producer of the show to pay him for copyright infringement
• Umkhokha: The Curse reported that they need to pay out R3 million to the artist Zithulele Khwela
• The songs which were published under Duma Ka Ndlovu were removed from certain digital platforms

Trouble in paradise between the Umkhokha: The Curse producer Duma Ka Ndlovu, Tshepo Nzimande and artist Zithulele Khwela.

Duma Ka Ndlovu to pay R3 million

Bathong, money issues are always involved in these shows. The songwriter behind the popular music, which was played on the telenovela Umkhokha: The Curse Zithulele Khwela and the show's production, is reportedly at loggerheads regarding the dispute of royalties.

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According to The South African, Zithulele is signed under the legendary producer Tshepo Ndzimande's record label Zuz’muzi Music, allegedly demanded to be paid R3 million for copyright infringement.

It is also said that the songs which were published and credited under Duma Ka Ndlovu were allegedly removed because it is said that Tshepo threatened to have them removed.

Speaking to the publication, Ndzimande said:

"I currently choose not to provide a comment, but I hold a hopeful and optimistic outlook regarding the potential amicable resolution of the matter."

Deli Malinga is reported to exit Umkhokha: The Curse

In the midst of all the drama about the royalties disputes, claims and rumours were going around that fan favourite actress Deli Malinga is leaving Umkhokha: The Curse. Malinga plays the role of Mamzobe, which also happens to be one of the lead roles on the show.

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Popular entertainment news commentator Jabulani Macdonald shared the news about Deli Malinga's exit on X. The post hinted that the news about the veteran actress' exit has been circulating on social media for a while.

Umkhokha: The Curse star Mbuso Khoza got pranked

In a previous report from Briefly News, actor Mbuso Khoza got pranked in a viral TikTok video. The TikTokker spooked the actor, but he remained humble throughout their interaction.

Netizens praised the star for displaying such a kind and down-to-earth personality.

Source: Briefly News