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DJ Maphorisa and Kabza De Small, popularly known as the Amapiano duo, have been facing accusations of intellectual theft and have been demanded to pay R1 million in compensation.
Thabiso Tshabalala, an event organizer, claimed that the duo stole his idea for their show, “Scorpion Kings Live At Sun Arena.”
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According to Sunday World, Tshabalala alleged that he had a meeting with Maphorisa, advising him to collaborate with Kabza to ensure the success of the show.
However, Tshabalala stated that DJ Maphorisa and Kabza went ahead with the show, utilizing all the ideas he had provided without involving him.
In response to the alleged theft, Tshabalala plans to take legal action against the duo for failing to comply with his demand of R1 million, which is a portion of the R3 million profit generated from the show.
He claimed that he had already secured sponsorship and the Sun Arena as the venue for the event.
Tshabalala stated that they had agreed to share the proceeds equally, with each party receiving over 33% of the earnings.
Tshabalala further revealed that he discovered another event with the same name was planned at the same venue, but with music promoter Glen Netshipise of Glen 21 as the promoter.
This, according to Tshabalala, breached their verbal agreement with Maphorisa and Kabza.
He informed Netshipise about the situation but stated that the event plans were halted due to the country being placed under a level 5 lockdown in response to the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Despite Tshabalala’s demand, DJ Maphorisa and Kabza De Small have reportedly ignored the businessman for the past eight months, refusing to address the issue.
The dispute surrounding the alleged intellectual theft continues to unfold as Tshabalala seeks legal resolution.