Oscar Mbo responds to the conflict caused by Makhadzi’s incident at Macufe Festival.
The dispute surrounding Oscar Mbo’s purported meddling in Makhadzi’s performance at the most recent Macufe Festival in Bloemfontein has been resolved. Mbo and his group were accused of taking Makhadzi’s USB during her performance, and the incident caused a lot of reaction from both fans and other musicians.
Mbo expressed his disappointment at how fast the matter developed and emphasised that the claims are baseless in a message shared on social media. “I value the craft of all artists.” “There was no plan to ruin Makhadzi’s performance,” he declared. Mbo explained that a technical problem unrelated to his crew caused the USB in question to be unintentionally detached.
Drama has always been there at the famous Macufe Festival, and this episode adds another chapter to Mbo’s contentious relationship with fellow artists. He came under fire earlier this year for supposedly ending Kharishma’s performance at the FNB Stadium, which fuelled debate about his level of professionalism and how he handles other performers.
Fans and business experts expressed their thoughts on social media, with some urging accountability and others uniting in favour of Mbo. Mbo said, “Instead of pulling each other down in the industry, we need to focus on supporting each other.” This calls for cooperation among musicians.
Makhadzi, who has a sizable fan base and is renowned for her colourful performances, has not yet addressed the issue in detail in public. Many of her followers have stood by her, claiming that her hard work and talent were eclipsed by the incident.
As the dust settles, Mbo is hopeful that the focus can return to the celebration of music and culture that the Macufe Festival represents. “Let’s uplift one another and keep the spirit of our music alive,” he concluded, aiming for reconciliation in a tense situation.
