Unrepentant Jah Signal Samples Mtukudzi’s 'Mbabvu Yangu'
Jah Signal has released a new song titled ‘Usacheuka,’ featuring music producer Mr. Brown
Unrepentant Jah Signal Samples Mtukudzi’s ‘Mbabvu Yangu'
Zimdancehall sensation Jah Signal has stirred controversy once again after releasing a new song sampled from the late legendary musician Oliver Mtukudzi’s song, “Mbabvu Yangu.”
Jah Signal has released a new song at a time when he is entangled in a copyright infringement drama involving the Charambas and the Fishers of Men.
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Two of his hit songs, ‘Shinga Muroora’ (Sweetie) and ‘Tengai Mafuta,’ have been removed from YouTube due to copyright infringement violations.
Jah Signal has released a new song titled ‘Usacheuka,’ featuring music producer Mr. Brown.
The song includes some of the lyrics from Oliver Mtukudzi’s hit song ‘Mbabvu Yangu.'
Ndiwe mbabvu yangu ndiwe, ndiwe svori yangu ndiwe.
It is unclear whether Jah Signal sought permission before sampling Oliver Mtukudzi’s song.
Nonetheless, Jah Signal’s new song has sparked a flurry of reactions on social media, with many expressing disappointment.
Critics accused Jah Signal of copying other artists’ work without seeking permission first, labelling him lazy and arrogant.
Unrepentant Jah Signal Samples Mtukudzi’s ‘Mbabvu Yangu'
Meanwhile…
Jah Signal has publicly apologised to the Charambas for sampling their music without their permission after they got two of his hit songs, ‘Shinga Muroora’ (Sweetie) and ‘Tengai Mafuta,’ taken down from YouTube for copyright infringement.
The incident sparked divided opinions among Zimbabweans on various social media platforms.
Some felt that Pastors Charles and Olivia Charamba should have been more understanding, considering their Christian beliefs.
On the other hand, some argued that Jah Signal should not have proceeded with sampling the songs after being denied permission.
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Jah Signal, however, chose to extend an olive branch and publicly apologised to the Charambas on Friday night.
He posted a picture of the Charambas and acknowledged them as his respected elders for life.
In his brief apology, Jah Signal expressed his love for them and conveyed his sincere remorse.
