Ziyakhala for Zodwa Wabantu!

Share current article via FacebookShare current article via PinterestShare current article via WhatsAppShare current article via TwitterShare current article via LinkedInCelebsZiyakhala for Zodwa Wabantu! By: Andiswa Ngenyane • 1m agoAdd as a preferred source on GoogleFollow on Google NewsListen to this article-00:00lead-art-block.fullscreen-enterExpandPromoter, Sicelo Sibiya, accuses dancer Zodwa of failure to show up at two Durban, KZN, events. Promoter serves dancer court papers, citing two bookings no-showsCONTROVERSIAL entertainer Zodwa Wabantu has been served with a letter of demand by a promoter.

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The promoter, Sicelo Sibiya, is accusing Zodwa of failing to show up at two events on 26 September in Nongoma and 10 October in Durban, KZN.

Sicelo claimed he paid R27 600 for bookings, flights, hotel accommodation and other costs for Zodwa.

Sicelo spoke to Daily Sun about the matter and said he and Zodwa had met face-to-face and made a verbal agreement, and nothing on paper.

“She called me to go to her home; we went and did the promotion. I did the adverts and even went to the media and podcasts to promote the events. I did the payment.

“I prepared a notification letter for her to sign when she arrived at the event. That document explained what was supposed to happen. There was no animosity, and nothing went wrong,” he said.

On the day of the event, Zodwa never showed up.

“When I called her, she said her flight had left without her. She then said the flight was fully booked, which shocked me as everything was well-planned. People were upset because Zodwa wasn’t there,” he said.

“I asked her to send a video, speak to the people and tell them why she wasn’t there, which she did.”

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Sicelo said they then made plans to book her for the 10 October event, but she again failed to show up.

“I booked her again for another event, and this time, she didn’t even communicate. I asked her what the problem was. To this day, I haven’t heard what the issue was. She hasn’t been communicating with me. I’m confused.

“I asked her for a refund, but she didn’t even say sorry. So, I decided to serve her with a letter of demand. She doesn’t want to give me my money. I spent over R600 000 on this event, and I can’t claim all of it from her, but want some repayment,” said Sicelo.

For her part, Zodwa told Daily Sun Sicelo didn’t fully pay.

“I’d charged him R30 000, and he only paid R13 000. Everything was going well between us, especially with the planning. He even came to my house, and we filmed a video to promote the event.

“However, I wasn’t going to travel all the way to Nongoma for a gig I hadn’t been fully paid for. On the day of the show, I asked him to, at least, send me travel money, he only sent R2 000, which wasn’t going to be enough for flights,” she said.

Zodwa said she also agreed to perform for less than her standard fee.

“I took the gig because times are tough right now, and I’m taking any gig that comes my way. I’m not picky. However, I wasn’t going to spend my own money to travel from Gauteng to KZN,” said Zodwa.

She also maintained she wouldn’t refund him.

“We agreed on R20 000, not R30 000 as she’s saying. She’s trying to run away from the truth by adding information that’s untrue. I want my money back,” he added.

A South African entertainment journalist at Daily Sun, specializing in celebrity news, television, music, and major entertainment events. She covers some of the biggest entertainment moments in the country, bringing audiences fast, accurate and engaging storytelling across print and digital platforms.

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