DJ Maphorisa is embroiled in a heated controversy involving fellow musician Samthing Soweto. The dispute centers on the recent release of Mas Musiq’s track “Amalanga Awafani,” where Samthing Soweto’s vocals were featured but he was not credited. This omission sparked outrage among fans and accusations of exploitation against DJ Maphorisa.
Responding to the backlash, Maphorisa took to Instagram Live, where he emotionally defended himself. He claimed that Samthing Soweto was being ungrateful, despite the significant role Maphorisa had played in his career. Maphorisa revealed that Soweto had recorded his “Sphithiphithi” album at Maphorisa’s home and that their collaboration was a joint effort, not solely Samthing Soweto’s work. He further accused Samthing Soweto of wanting to take full ownership of their collaborative work, leading to tensions over credit and control.
This dispute has divided public opinion, with many criticizing Maphorisa for his handling of the situation, while others point to the complexities of credit and ownership in the music industry as contributing factors to the conflict.
