Controversial music label, Mabala Noise has fired and pressed charges against its Media Liaison Officer, Mhlo Gumede.
According to the label, Mhlo has been “extorting monies from up and coming musicians with the promise to give them recording deals”.
It is also alleged that Mhlo was embezzling money from the company and therefore the company has not only fired him but is also pursuing criminal charges against him.
“It’s never an easy decision to part ways with people who were previously an integral part of your team or ecosystem. The decisions I make at Mabala Noise are always well thought through and are never emotional. I will maintain the personal relationships I have with former colleagues and artists, and I wish all of them the best in their future endeavours,” said founder and Mabala Noise boss, Reggie Nkabinde.
Mabala Noise is also restructuring the label with new management and artists.
The new Mabala Noise label structure will see a dynamic young management team take on the leadership.
Mabala Noise has brought to the forefront 28-year-old Sikhulile Nzuza, fondly known as Squicks, who will take on a new role as Label Manager.
Nzuza will be supported in management by: Lindsey Arends, COO; Flabba Rimosco, Director Marketing and Events; and Sina Kololo, Head of Artist Management; who will each play a role in elevating the Mabala Noise brand to its full potential.