Kelvin Momo and Kabza De Small’s legal battle
Kabza De Small and Kelvin Momo are faced with a legal battle over a contract dispute.
Kelvin real name Thato Ledwaba was an artist under Kabza’s record label, Piano Hub, and the agreement was that royalties of the musician would be paid every six months, including promoting his music commercially.
However, Kabza failed at this and also failed to inform distributors and publishers that he no longer had an agreement.
Despite the hitch in the agreement, payment was made directly to Kabza’s label instead of directly to Momo.
Kabza and Kelvin had a close relationship, but the contract dispute has reportedly tainted their friendship.
“They were really close. They had a good friendship until the signing of the contracts. Sometimes you cannot mix friendships with business. PianoHub also has a lot of artists, and they battle to juggle all at once,’ a source said.
Kelvin has tried to cut ties with PianoHub and has taken the legal route, going to the Johannesburg High Court and demanding a sum of R1 million in compensation.
“This is for royalties and for failing to meet his contractual obligations,’ the insider said.
