Makhadzi confronts Open Mic’s MD about her contract [listen]

Musician Makhadzi wants out of her contract with Open Mic Productions and she’s doing all it takes to get answers from her record label, including confronting the company’s managing director, Nkateko Maluleke.

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MAKHADZI ANNOUNCES DEPARTURE FROM OPEN MIC

On Wednesday, 3 May, the chart-topper released a statement announcing her departure from the record label.

“I, Ndivhudzannyi Makhada Ralivhona, have decided not to renew the contract which was entered between myself and Open Mic Productions (PTY) LTD. The contract which came into effect in March 2020 came to an end in March 2023, after 3 years of trutful and productive working relationship,”the statement read in part.

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The Ghanama hitmaker went on to reveal that all her bookings will be handled by her company, Makhadzi Entertainment.

OPEN MIC DISPUTES SINGER’S STATEMENT

However, speaking to Sunday World, Open Mic’s Maluleke said that the musician is still their artist as she signed an auto-renewal contract.

“An auto-renewable contract means when the expiry time comes, it automatically renews until the record label decides not to renew. It renews with a similar period as the initial contract and she has a letter confirming renewal,” Maluleke said.

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‘NO CENT FROM MY SALES’

Following Open Mic’s response, Makhadzi dropped the cordial act and exposed Open Mic for exploitation.

The musician alleged on Twitter that she has never received a copy of her contract and has never received a cent from her sales.

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She also shared a letter she received from Maluleke in February confirming the renewal of her contract for another three years.

In addition, she shared an email from YouTube notifying her of a copyright strike after releasing her new song, Niazwifha, on Friday. Open Mic allegedly took down her song from the video sharing app, claiming they own the rights to the song.

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MAKHADZI CONFRONTS OPEN MIC

In a leaked audio, the musician can be heard demand answers from Maluleke and asking him about her contract.

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The singer can be heard reminding Maluleke about a meeting they had in which he allegedly promised to send her a copy of her contract.

In response, he tells her that he was not there when she signed her contract and he is not the right person to have the conversation with.