{"id":20658,"date":"2026-01-20T14:00:37","date_gmt":"2026-01-20T12:00:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wedodis.co.za\/news\/?p=20658"},"modified":"2026-01-20T14:00:37","modified_gmt":"2026-01-20T12:00:37","slug":"dj-maphorisa-criticizes-nota-baloyi-for-royalty-dispute-over-ngud","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wedodis.co.za\/news\/dj-maphorisa-criticizes-nota-baloyi-for-royalty-dispute-over-ngud\/","title":{"rendered":"DJ Maphorisa Criticizes Nota Baloyi for Royalty Dispute Over ‘Ngud’"},"content":{"rendered":"
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DJ Maphorisa demands \u2018Ngud\u2019 royalties from Nota<\/a> after 10 years<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

What should have been a joyful occasion for music executive Nota Baloyi turned into yet another public dispute with DJ Maphorisa, as the producer reignited their long-standing argument related to royalties.<\/p>\n

The conflict emerged when Nota celebrated the 10th anniversary of Ngud<\/em>, a popular track by Kwesta featuring Cassper Nyovest.<\/p>\n


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On X (formerly Twitter), Nota shared the news with pride, stating: \u201cReleased Ngud 10 years ago today.\u201d<\/p>\n

This post caught the attention of DJ Maphorisa, who took the chance to direct criticism at Nota.<\/p>\n

The producer publicly questioned when he would receive compensation for his contribution to the song, expressing his long-standing frustration.<\/p>\n

\u201cAre you gonna pay me my royalties, yoh🙄 been waiting 10 years,\u201d Maphorisa wrote, sparking a renewed discussion online.<\/p>\n

In response, Baloyi engaged in the conversation, attempting to clarify why Maphorisa believes he is not entitled to payment.<\/p>\n

His reply combined explanation with criticism, referring to disputes over music sampling and publishing rights that he argues affect the ownership of the track.<\/p>\n

\u201cYou\u2019re too young to forget you sampled Camino de Sol, and they claimed 100% of the publishing Alzheimer\u2019s. Almost 10 years since One Dance, and you\u2019re not even owed one cent on that. Add 49 cents, and I can explain for you as 50 told me, if they hate, then let them hate and watch the money pile up!\u201d he wrote.<\/p>\n

The debate gathered momentum; while some people found the exchanges amusing, others criticized the public display of a recurring dispute, questioning the need for resolution through sociale media.<\/p>\n

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You\u2019re too young to forget you sampled camino de sol & they claimed 100% of the publishing Alzheimer\u2026 Almost 10years since One Dance & you\u2019re not even owe 1cent on that. Add 49cents & I can explain for you like 50 told me, if they hate then lettem hate & watch the money pile up!<\/p>\n

\u2014 MORAL Authority (@lavidaNOTA) January 18, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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