DJ Zinhle’s Song Removed from Streaming Platforms A week ago, DJ Zinhle announced on her social media that her latest song, Thula, had been removed from streaming platforms such as Apple Music and iTunes. At the time, she stated that they were still trying to figure out the reason for the removal.
Ambitiouz Entertainment Allegedly Behind Removal According to a source who spoke to Zimoja, Ambitiouz Entertainment is allegedly responsible for the removal of the song. Thula, which was released in July, features singer Busisiwe “Cici” Thwala, who recently parted ways with the controversial music label. When her departure was made public in June of this year, she told Sunday World that she had left Ambitiouz a few months prior.
Cici’s Departure from Ambitiouz “The exploitation at Ambitiouz Entertainment is only bearable if you are a newcomer in the music industry and you are seeking to make a name for yourself. But seasoned singers like Cici who just can’t stand it leave the label in great numbers,” the source said. According to Zimoja sources, her departure was not amicable. A source alleged that although Cici fulfilled her end of the deal, Ambitiouz claims that she still owes them an album. “Anything she releases will have to go to court until she is free to leave the label,” said the source.
DJ Zinhle and Cici’s Song Restored The source further alleged that Zinhle and Ambitiouz had a lengthy discussion about the song and it was agreed that the Umlilo hitmaker would credit the record label on the track. Thula is now back on Apple Music, Spotify, and other sites with Ambitiouz listed as one of the credits.
Ambitiouz’s History with Unhappy Artists and Court Battles Since its inception in 2015, over 14 artists have left Ambitiouz, including A-Reece, Fifi Cooper, Amanda Black, Emtee, B3nchmarq, Sjava, Saudi, Miss Pru, City Lyts, Londie London, Intaba Yase Dubai, Blaq Diamond, Lunatic Beat, Malome Vector and S’Villa. Some of these artists have expressed discontentment and unhappiness upon leaving the company.
CONGRATULATIONS to my client Blaq Diamond for winning again, against YouTube & Ambitiouz entertainment in urgent court, won again with costs! pic.twitter.com/aib3Yo998V
— Jade (@Jade_Louella) August 22, 2023
In June of this year, Ambitiouz was ordered by the South Gauteng High Court to pay all costs of an interdict filed against them by Blaq Diamond last year. The music group – consisting of singers Ndumiso “Ndu Browns” Mdletshe and Siphelele “Danya Devs” Dunywa – successfully interdicted YouTube and Ambitiouz Entertainment from deleting their music from their YouTube channel and all distributing platforms. The duo’s lawyer Jade Louella Naidoo revealed last week that they had won again against Ambitiouz.