DJ Sbu Responds to Claims He Is to Blame For Zahara’s Death
DJ Sbu has opened up for the first time since the passing of the celebrated singer Zahara on Monday.
Widely known for discovering Zahara and signing her to TS Records, DJ Sbu, along with ANC politician TK Ncisa, is facing backlash on social media.
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Feud Over Royalties: Zahara’s Unsettled Dispute
Netizens are blaming and accusing them of Zahara’s death, given their ownership of TS Records and the public fallout with the singer.
The controversy stems from Zahara’s claims of exploitation, asserting that she did not receive royalties for her highly successful debut album “Loliwe,” which sold over 500,000 copies and garnered multiple awards. DJ Sbu, however, has consistently refuted Zahara’s accusations, maintaining that she received her rightful earnings. The ongoing feud between them has been marked by conflicting statements over the years.
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Celebrating Zahara’s Legacy: DJ Sbu Shares Memories
In a recent interview with Newzroom Afrika, DJ Sbu expressed his shock upon learning about Zahara’s death. He praised her enduring legacy, highlighting her exceptional voice, remarkable music, and incredible personality. DJ Sbu envisioned Zahara having a long and prosperous career, akin to the late Miriam Makeba.
“Her lasting legacy is her great voice, amazing music, incredible personality and extremely talented young sister. She had a long life ahead of her, I really thought Zahara would be as old as the late great Mama Miriam Makeba. I thought she would be on stages up until that age because her music is timeless.”
Facing Blame: DJ Sbu Denies Responsibility for Zahara’s Death
During a separate interview on SABC News’ The Agenda, DJ Sbu acknowledged that he is being held responsible for Zahara’s death by some. Despite asserting his innocence and lack of involvement, he understands that people sometimes need a scapegoat as part of their grieving process.
“And I also know that despite what is out there in the public, people might be mad and might want to find somebody to blame and I am to a lot of people I know that they’ll find somebody to blame and for now a lot of people are saying I’m to blame and they are blaming me even though I’m not. But having worked in the public eye for so long I understand how we are as South Africans especially when we love our own. It’s okay. Let’s be angry, let’s be sad, let’s mourn. Let’s grieve and it’s okay. I’m also grieving as well,” DJ Sbu stated.
