As usual the master of ceremony asked, “Are you ready for
Nhlanhla Nciza…?” and the floor screamed with hunger for their industry aunt.
So the Dj kept us company with good music including the golden oldies as we
waited for the once queen of Mafikizolo to arrive.
They kept on asking if we are ready for her and by this time I already told myself after 3 hours of keeping her fans waiting she’s not running any late but I was of the opinion maybe she had an emergency to attend or double booked herself or who knows the event organisers were claiming her but never booked her at all because Big Daddy Events is famous for not paying artists dating back from at least 2010.
They kept on asking if we are ready for her and by this time I already told myself after 3 hours of keeping her fans waiting she’s not running any late but I was of the opinion maybe she had an emergency to attend or double booked herself or who knows the event organisers were claiming her but never booked her at all because Big Daddy Events is famous for not paying artists dating back from at least 2010.
So the Dj was surely in a bid to keep us thinking that she’s
coming he played a song from the then Mafikizolo album, “Ngumnt’ Onjani lo” and
I was like wow what a relevant song Mr Dj, of course asking myself what kind of
a person Nhlanhla Nciza is? How can you keep us waiting and not pitch up? Not a
single apology was made nor a reason why she didn’t honour her booking (If
there was ever any booking/payment). Even Big Daddy Events was unprofessional enough
not to even give us a reason why did the artist not come to perform, instead he
acted busy going around with his cell phone as if he was going to say, “Yes, I
have managed to get hold of her she’s coming”, duh talking about event
organisers who are in the industry for greed and to ridicule artists.
Oh Gosh maybe Ausi wanted to make a grand entrance. Lol
that’s so poor and disrespectful to your fans and event organisers. Among the
ladies I was standing by I had them talking, “Maybe she’s trying to find her
bra because Zahara as well was not wearing one…” I giggled and chuckled to
myself. Wow things that people observe maybe I should wear my… very often from
now on.
As Theo was due to perform after her we ended up being
amazed by his wholesome performance while on the other hand he kept the crowd
entertained in some way of trying to tell us where he comes from by singing the
Mafikizolo songs and asking the audience to sing along. I just thought it is
not about that but they are giving us the Mafikizolo performance because Nhlanhla
Nciza ditched us.
This is really bad Nhlanhla so please sisi next time be
professional and pitch for your booking(s). Or if that is impossible just take
a hike and stay at home. Regardless of your poor “stunt” the event was fine
but junk because other artists including the security company were not paid up
to this day. How on earth does one make business like that? Remember the say
never be fooled by looks? Worse this Big Daddy looks very dignified you would
swear that you’re entering in a serious business only to find out when payment
is due that you were dealing with a greedy and hungry vulture.
Yes people like me enjoyed the performances by Zahara,
Madoda, Theo and Lesego but yet Big Daddy there’s one thing that makes you a
loser and that is choosing to pay some artists over others. Please grow
business wise because you are an elder already by now. Don’t be greedy and niggardly
Papa Tebogo Sekgaile. I mean why not pay if the event by 3 PM had more than 10 000
people?
I would further advise artist not to perform at Big Daddy’s
events unless he pays everything up front otherwise tell him to take his gig to
his puppets or those he respects enough to pay. And I know that he paid Zahara
in full because no one messes with TS Records but why fool others? Even fooled
the company that provided safety for the artists? Mara why? A big advice to abi and Nandos please know who to sponsor or invest your money otherwise your brand will be associated with junkies...
Story by Buchule Raba
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