South African Producer, Master KG has reacted to claims by Nomcebo Zikode that she was underpaid for her efforts to their successful song “Jerusalema.”
On Sunday, July 11th, 2021, Nomcebo Zikode sent a news release on her Instagram profile where she disclosed that her label, Open Mic Productions, has failed to pay her a dime for her part to the global hit tune “Jerusalema,”.
Zikode also revealed that the success of her ‘Jerusalema’ duet with Master KG had done nothing for her. Instead, she disclosed that she has been mocked and that “efforts to downplay” her contributions have been made.
In her words;
“Thank you to all the fans of #jerusalema you have made my dreams a reality, with attaining a global hit song. My voice and lyrics have been transcended globally, but I still await what is due to me.
I have not been paid a cent by the label for #jerusalema despite the song’s global success. I have been ridiculed, with efforts to marginalize my contribution.
The continued love and support from the fans of #jerusalema has been my strength and anchor during this difficult time. I, as a female artist, can’t stay silent on this anymore. The matter is now with my lawyers. Stay Safe, Love always Sincerely Nomcebo Zikode”
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In a handful of now-deleted tweets, Master KG responded to Nomcebo Zikode’s ‘Jerusalema‘ allegations. He stated that they had reached a 50/50 agreement. Nomcebo intended to keep 70% of the money for herself and leave 30% for him. As he puts it:
“And again, Nomcebo can you tell these people that you are demanding a bigger percentage than mine on this song? The agreement of Jerusalema is 50/50 between me and Nomcebo but wants 70% and I must get 30%”
