DJ Sbu reacts to the allegations against him following Bulelwa Zahara Mkutukana’s death.
The singer’s death triggered anger against the DJ and TK Nciza for allegedly exploiting the late singer.
During an interview on Newzroom Afrika, DJ Sbu said he never cheated the singer, but ensured she received her money.
“We made sure she owns her own publishing, which she does with Sheer publishing. Sheer pays her publishing directly into her bank account and they have done so ever since we have been working together. Also, with our current people who distribute our music catalog, Universal Music, we decided to have Universal pay her directly. I would never do wrong anything to anybody. The only thing I’ve ever done was to contribute and help her succeed.”
The businessman said he will remember her for being full of life and fun.
“The few years I worked with her, I want people to remember her for being a jolly person, full of life, full of fun. She was funny, she was caring, she was kind. It was sad to hear she lost her life at such an early age.”
DJ Sbu addressed the people’s anger while speaking to SABC.
“I was shocked. I was heartbroken like everyone else. Just like how you do in African customs and traditions you go and pay your respects at her family home. Despite what is out there in the public. People might be mad and might want to find somebody to blame,” he said.
“A lot of people are saying I’m to blame. Even though I am not, having worked in the public eye for so long I understand. It’s okay, let’s be angry, let’s be sad. Let’s mourn. I’m also grieving, but as much as I’m grieving, you’ll also get a lot of people saying certain messages on social media, and that’s fine. As a bigger brother I will take all your cries, all your messages. I understand you are angry.”
