“Hamba Juba” Royalties Dispute Rocks Amapiano Scene – the journalist dj

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A Hit Song With Millions of Streams

Released in 2023, Hamba Juba quickly became a viral Amapiano anthem, credited to Murumba Pitch and Lady Amar featuring JL SA and Cici. The track has amassed tens of millions of streams on Spotify and millions more views on YouTube, making it one of the standout amapiano songs of the year.

Artists Claim They Haven’t Been Paid

Despite the song’s huge commercial success, several of the credited contributors say they have not received a cent in royalties.

  • JL SA, the producer behind the…