Makhadzi's 1 Woman show in Botswana sparked a lot of controversy over the weekend. While many people are singing her praises for becoming the first South African artist to fill up a stadium in the country, Limpopo artist Prince Benza was reportedly arrested in the country prior to his performance alongside Makhadzi.
He was taken for questioning and later released. According to reports, Prince Benza was booked to perform at the Reflector Music Festival in December last year, but he failed to show up.
Apparently, the musician had been paid to perform at the gig, and now his documents are being held by the deputy sheriff pending payment for the breach of contract.
According to an attachment circulating on social media, the musician was found to have breached a contract, prompting the initiation of legal proceedings. Prince Benza allegedly is being dragged into court by a local promoter after failing to pitch at the event. Screenshot: Social Media
In light of an urgent court case filed against him, he has been required to surrender his travel documents, including his passport.
Makhadzi's weekend was also nothings short of drama. Sis also embroiled in a nasty money drama with renowned music and entertainment promoter Gilbert 'PP' wa Pimp. The promoter might be dragging Open Mic Productions to court and it does not look good at all.
There is a dispute involving money made from ticket sales and certain rights in contracts regarding shares. The promoter wishes to have those rights amended. Gilbert 'PP' wa Pimp was hired to oversee the event and everything that took place, but he wants more money now. The promoter is accusing the artists of making ink on the dotted line while he was intoxicated.
"PP was engaged to take care of the event and apparently signed off high shares but now wants to change. He is the one holding rights to ticket sale funds in Botswana and won’t sign out the millions" wrote Daniel Kenosi.
"Those close to him reveal that his argument is that when Open Mic flew him to Durban they served him drinks and made him sign under the influence. Whisky is the one that signed and not him so he wants to change because he is now sober" wrote Daniel Kenosi
