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There have been reports on social media that Zahara, a South African singer <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/2023/12/12/south-african-music-star-zahara-has-died/">who recently passed away</a>, may have been unfairly treated by her initial record label, TS Records. It is said that despite her debut album, Loliwe, making millions of Rands, Zahara received only a small portion of that money. She revealed in an interview that her shows would generate around R100,000, but she would only receive R15,000 after persistently pushing the record label. This upset her fans.
However, according to Davetontv, Zahara may not have been intentionally cheated. It is possible that she signed a contract without fully understanding its implications, which affected her in the long run. Davetontv explains that Zahara’s record label, TS Records, had a licensing deal with Universal Music. This meant that Universal Music had the right to use TS Records’ music for marketing and distribution. In this agreement, Universal Music paid TS Records for the rights to the music, and TS Records retained the copyright ownership.
In such licensing agreements, royalties are typically distributed based on the terms of the contract. Artists like Zahara usually receive a percentage of record sales, around 12%, and a portion of publishing royalties, which can range from 60-85%. These royalties are earned from performance and mechanical rights.
Record companies primarily make money from record sales, not from artist bookings or performances. Artist bookings are usually handled by the artist’s manager, who earns a percentage from the artist’s earnings. The record company profits from album sales and ticket sales from performances. In South Africa, it has become common for record companies to also manage artists, which can create conflicts of interest. However, regardless of the management arrangement, the manager should not take more than 15% of the artist’s income from public performances.
DJ Sbu and TK, co-founders of TS Records, have stated that they do not owe Zahara anything according to the contracts and obligations in the music industry. DJ Sbu revealed that in 1999, he was offered a contract by BULA Music but chose not to sign it. Instead, the contract was given to Lundi Tyamara, who unfortunately died in poverty. DJ Sbu told <a href="https://www.iol.co.za/sunday-tribune/entertainment/dj-sbu-denies-claims-ts-records-owes-zahara-millions-in-royalties-b97d8e70-16c2-4a23-8c2e-b857ec57adeb">IOL</a> that record labels invest a significant amount of money in making an artist successful, covering various expenses. Artists are often required to pay back these investments before making any money from album sales. DJ Sbu had to choose between fame and financial stability, and he chose to continue his studies.
Similarly, TS Records invested a lot of money upfront in Zahara’s debut album, taking on the financial risk. It is standard practice for the record label to recoup its investment first before the artist receives any profits. This information is clearly stated in the contracts artists sign. Therefore, DJ Sbu and TK argue that they do not owe Zahara anything because they fulfilled their contractual obligations. DJ Sbu uses the analogy of a contract with a company like PnP – if you sign a contract with them, you cannot complain when they make billions in profit and you only receive what is specified in the contract.
Contractual disagreements have also happened in Zimbabwe which makes education crucial for artists to understand the administrative and legal aspects of the music industry. Artists should have knowledgeable professionals, such as entertainment lawyers, to guide them through contracts and protect their interests.
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South African music star Zahara, whose real name is Bulelwa Mkutukana, has passed away at the age of 35. She died on Monday evening at a hospital in Johannesburg. Zahara had been <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/2023/11/30/family-asks-for-privacy-and-prayers-as-zahara-has-been-admitted-to-the-hospital/">admitted to the hospital two weeks ago</a> due to alleged liver complications.
South Africa’s Minister of Arts and Culture, Zizi Kodwa, confirmed Zahara’s passing and expressed his condolences to her family. He praised Zahara for her significant impact on South African music and acknowledged her talent and influence. He said on X:
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I am very saddened by the passing of @ZaharaSA. My deepest condolences to the Mkutukana family and the South African music industry. Government has been with the family for some time now. Zahara and her guitar made an incredible and lasting impact in South African music.
</blockquote>
The Recording Industry of South Africa (RiSA) is expected to release a statement regarding Zahara’s death. While the family has not yet issued an official statement, sources have reported that the singer passed away due to liver complications.
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Zahara gained fame in 2011 with her album “Loliwe,” which became popular across Africa. In 2019, she bravely spoke about her struggle with alcohol addiction. Last month, her family announced that she had been hospitalised and requested prayers from the public.
Aside from her musical achievements, Zahara used her platform to raise awareness about violence against women in South Africa. She revealed that she had personally experienced such violence. In interviews, she expressed that her music was meant to bring comfort and healing to those who were broken.
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South African Music Star Zahara Has Died

The family of South African singer Zahara has spoken up about her health after worries arose on social media. There were reports that she was in intensive care and needed a liver transplant.
In an official statement, Zahara’s family and team confirmed that she was hospitalised and asked for privacy and prayers for her quick recovery. Read the full statement below:
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We wanted to take this opportunity as a family to express gratitude for the outpouring of love, support and compassion for our dearest Zahara since the recent media articles about the nature of her health. For your kindness and concern, and because we know you love Zahara, we wanted to give you an update on our daughter’s health.
Zahara has been admitted to the hospital for a week following complaints about physical pains. The doctors are working diligently and we await further updates from them.
Unfortunately, even though our daughter’s hospitalisation has been of strict confidentiality with our family and close friends, that hasn’t stopped the spread of disingenuous information on the internet. We want to stress that any reliable information regarding Zahara’s health will be communicated via her social media platform or by herself. 
In the meantime, we are asking for privacy on this matter and your continued prayers for the speedy recovery of our beloved Zahara. We trust that she will be back on the road soon, doing what she loves and what we all love her for, healing people through her powerful gift and love of music.
</blockquote>
Zahara has been hospitalised for liver complications before. In 2019, she spent Christmas in the hospital. Her sister, Nomonde, shared that the doctor warned Zahara that she needed to stop drinking alcohol or else her life could be in danger. The family rallied around Zahara, providing emotional and physical support, and ensuring someone was always there to help her stay away from alcohol.
In 2019, Zahara admitted that she was an alcoholic after denying it for a long time. In a radio interview, she explained that she drank to cope with frustration and find happiness, but she didn’t think she was addicted. However, when she finished a whole bottle of wine alone, she realised she needed help to address her drinking problem.
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