Award-winning Maskandi artist Khuzani Mpungose has finally spoken out for the first time about his name being dragged through the mud by the Bhinca Nation podcast.
The Ijele hitmaker said he has been monitoring how guests who are hostile toward him are intentionally invited onto the show to tarnish his brand and reputation.
The Bhinca Nation podcast is presented by Pinky and the self-proclaimed Amabhinca president, Ngizwe Mchunu.
On Wednesday, Khuzani took to his Facebook page and wrote:
“Please, may this podcast stop mentioning my name. This is a request. I am not fighting with anyone, but I am asking because I do not like this, and enough is enough now. I am not disrespecting anyone in any conflicts, as I have moved away from them. Please forgive me; I am doing well now.
“If they are honourable men, let them continue. I am capable of taking the necessary steps to have this podcast closed down. If anyone has a way to get in touch with MacG (the owner of the network), please let me know, as I wish to speak with him. It is not right for a podcast to be used to disparage my name morning, noon, and night,” he wrote.
Khuzani further wrote that nobody is above the Blue Nation (referring to his staunch music fanbase).
“This is not a mafia state where we should be disrespected and disparaged, and then remain silent with our arms folded while people try to build their own fame using names that others have worked hard for. This podcast has damaged my reputation, and I will defend my name through legal and respectful channels.
“I am certain that MacG is unaware that his podcast is being used to attack my character. They bring on everyone who has a grievance with me so they can say what they like, but I am not given a chance to respond. I even did an interview with Bhanyazile TV, who said it would be released in January, but I am being attacked now while trying to defend myself,” he said.
Khuzani concluded by saying: “My name is not something to be played with. I am prepared to protect my name, my work, and those who support me. Please sympathise with me; I do not like this. I am writing this because I am truly pained in my heart. I am not okay; enough is enough.”