'Pay my money': Mbuso Khoza calls out Duma Ndlovu over 'unpaid royalties'
Taking to his Facebook page, Mbuso pleaded with the producer to settle the outstanding fees.
'Duma Ndlovu please take my call regarding the money you owe me on Umkhokha from 2021 until the last season. Please take my call. I composed many songs on the show. Please, awube wumuntu. Boya benyathi.'
Mbuso, who has lent his voice and musical skills to the show's spiritual and emotionally charged soundtrack, claims he was never compensated for his creative work despite multiple attempts to resolve the matter privately.
Speaking to TshisaLIVE, Mbuso said this was no longer just about him.
'It is my account. Here I'm fighting for my rights and someone has messed up, this is the truth. I don't care and I'm fighting for the future of my children here. No-one will tell me otherwise. As long as I see my money in my account, that's all.'
This isn't the first time Duma has faced criticism for alleged nonpayment. Over the years, rumblings from actors and crew members have surfaced about productions linked to him, including the long-running soapie Muvhango, which recently came to an end amid mounting reports of staff not being paid.
While fans of Umkhokha: The Curse continue to praise its compelling storytelling and authentic music, the alleged behind-the-scenes injustices are casting a shadow over its success.
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Mbuso Khoza calls out Duma Ndlovu over 'unpaid royalties'
Acclaimed musician and actor Mbuso Khoza has publicly called out TV producer Duma KaNdlovu over unpaid royalties. The actor has expressed frustration for not being compensated for music he composed for the popular faith-based telenovela Umkhokha: The Curse , with claims dating back to 2021. Taking to Facebook, Mbuso urged the producer to settle the outstanding payments. 'Duma Ndlovu please take my call regarding the money you owe me on Umkhokha from 2021 until the last season. Please take my call. I composed many songs on the show. Please, awube wumuntu. Boya benyathi ,' he wrote. In the comments, he revealed that despite multiple attempts to request payment, the Muvhango executive producer allegedly threatened. 'Mina ngingamane ngife I'm thinking about the young people who might be suffering from being threatened at this stage, he's not even taking my calls for the past few months. Now, today, I got the letter saying he's owning 50% of my compositions HOW 🙉.' He also added, 'This is the future of my kids. If I have to die, let it be so that the viewers know how much I worked on that music.' FANS REACT TO HIS POST Khoza's fans shared their thoughts on his plea and urged Ndlovu to settle the amount allegedly owed to him. Hlomela Mavuya wrote, 'Yhoo Baba can you imagine your sweat, hours & hard work not being compensated that's totally unfair & doing you dirty, this is so.' Mbalenhle Shamase wrote, 'This is so sad. I watched umkhokha because of your songs and your voice.' Sipho KaBhekuyise Nzuza wrote: 'Duma KaNdlovu it would be appreciated if you could settle the debt for the songs composed on the show Boyabenyathi enza iqiniso pls Mpongo.' Mxolisi Nxumalo Mxolisi wrote: 'You're not the first person to complain about this man akabuyise izinkomo zakwaKhoza.' WHAT ARE YOUR THOUGHTS ON THIS? Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1. Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X, and Bluesky for the latest news.
The Herald
a day ago
- The Herald
'Pay my money': Mbuso Khoza calls out Duma Ndlovu over 'unpaid royalties'
Renowned actor, singer and cultural activist Mbuso Khoza has come out guns blazing, accusing veteran producer Duma Ndlovu of failing to pay him for music he composed for the hit faith-based telenovela Umkhokha: The Curse, with claims dating back to 2021. Taking to his Facebook page, Mbuso pleaded with the producer to settle the outstanding fees. 'Duma Ndlovu please take my call regarding the money you owe me on Umkhokha from 2021 until the last season. Please take my call. I composed many songs on the show. Please, awube wumuntu. Boya benyathi .' Mbuso, who has lent his voice and musical skills to the show's spiritual and emotionally charged soundtrack, claims he was never compensated for his creative work despite multiple attempts to resolve the matter privately. Speaking to TshisaLIVE, Mbuso said this was no longer just about him. 'It is my account. Here I'm fighting for my rights and someone has messed up, this is the truth. I don't care and I'm fighting for the future of my children here. No-one will tell me otherwise. As long as I see my money in my account, that's all.' This isn't the first time Duma has faced criticism for alleged nonpayment. Over the years, rumblings from actors and crew members have surfaced about productions linked to him, including the long-running soapie Muvhango, which recently came to an end amid mounting reports of staff not being paid. While fans of Umkhokha: The Curse continue to praise its compelling storytelling and authentic music, the alleged behind-the-scenes injustices are casting a shadow over its success. At the time of publishing, Duma had not responded to requests for comment.
TimesLIVE
a day ago
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'Pay my money': Mbuso Khoza calls out Duma Ndlovu over 'unpaid royalties'
Renowned actor, singer and cultural activist Mbuso Khoza has come out guns blazing, accusing veteran producer Duma Ndlovu of failing to pay him for music he composed for the hit faith-based telenovela Umkhokha: The Curse, with claims dating back to 2021. Taking to his Facebook page, Mbuso pleaded with the producer to settle the outstanding fees. 'Duma Ndlovu please take my call regarding the money you owe me on Umkhokha from 2021 until the last season. Please take my call. I composed many songs on the show. Please, awube wumuntu. Boya benyathi.' Mbuso, who has lent his voice and musical skills to the show's spiritual and emotionally charged soundtrack, claims he was never compensated for his creative work despite multiple attempts to resolve the matter privately. Speaking to TshisaLIVE, Mbuso said this was no longer just about him. 'It is my account. Here I'm fighting for my rights and someone has messed up, this is the truth. I don't care and I'm fighting for the future of my children here. No-one will tell me otherwise. As long as I see my money in my account, that's all.' This isn't the first time Duma has faced criticism for alleged nonpayment. Over the years, rumblings from actors and crew members have surfaced about productions linked to him, including the long-running soapie Muvhango, which recently came to an end amid mounting reports of staff not being paid. While fans of Umkhokha: The Curse continue to praise its compelling storytelling and authentic music, the alleged behind-the-scenes injustices are casting a shadow over its success.
