16-05-2025
Producer Kagiso Moreki accuses Dlala Thukzin of stealing his song
Rising artist Kagiso Moreki has accused Neo Makate of stealing his unreleased track Angisababoni and passing it to amapiano hitmaker and producer Dlala Thukzin, who allegedly rebranded it as Mpumelelo featuring Kabza De Small.
Kagiso claims the lyrics, melody and overall 'vibe' of the song are unmistakably his. Speaking to TshisaLIVE, he expressed his frustration over the alleged betrayal.
'Neo has a bad reputation — he's the same person who allegedly sold the late Mpura's royalties. Now he's done the same with my song,' he said.
'I recorded Angisababoni last year in October. I initially approached him to get feedback on my work and potentially have the track pitched to MFR Souls. To my shock, I later heard it on Dlala Thukzin's latest album.'
Kagiso said he suspects the track was handed over during Dlala Thukzin's Studio Camp 031 sessions, after seeing pictures of Neo present at the event.
He also revealed that Neo had contacted him in October, enquiring about his plans for Angisababoni and another track titled Mnyamane. 'I'm disappointed in him. He took my hard work for granted. I'll be pursuing legal action,' Moreki said.
