A major controversy has erupted around the viral “Bazozwa” remix, with Big Brother Mzansi, singer Cici and reality TV star Liema Pantsi publicly distancing themselves from the track amid claims it was released without their consent.
In an official statement, all parties firmly denied any involvement in the remix, making it clear they had no role in its creation, production or release.
“They had absolutely no involvement, participation or prior knowledge regarding the creation, production or release of the remix,” the statement read.
The track has been gaining massive traction online, fuelled by the fast-spreading #BazozwaDanceChallenge, which has seen thousands of users join the trend across social media platforms.
However, it has now emerged that the vocals featured in the remix were not newly recorded.
Instead, they were taken from an earlier song titled “Remember,” a collaboration released about two years ago, and were reused without the direct participation or approval of the artists.
The remix, which features King KT, was reportedly produced and released independently by Muthaland Entertainment and Africa Unite Records in response to the viral success of the dance challenge.
It has been described as a creative project aimed at celebrating South African music and dance culture.
Despite King KT’s involvement in the original “Bazozwa,” the new remix version was created without any formal collaboration with Cici, Liema Pantsi or the Big Brother Mzansi brand.
The statement stressed that any claims suggesting endorsement or collaboration by the artists or the brand are false and misleading.
It also highlighted the importance of protecting artists’ work and ensuring that their contributions are not misrepresented.
The parties have now called on the public and media to correct the narrative and avoid spreading misinformation about the track.
As the remix continues to trend, the situation raises serious questions about content ownership, creative rights and the growing impact of viral culture in the music industry.