Award Singer Mduduzi Ncube has finally confirmed that the relationship between him and Inkabi Records is over.
This comes after MDNtv reported on Wednesday that the Makoti hitmaker recently announced that he established his own record label called Black Bird Entertainment.
On Wednesday he further announced that he was going to release his first single under it.
Confirming the news of his departure from Inkabi, Mduduzi wrote:
“A great pleasure it has been working at Inkabi records but today we chose to part ways. It has been a great journey and Mduduzi Ncube’s brand has elevated and established to greater heights. I wanna thank Big Zulu for such a huge opportunity and believing in me and also in nurturing and building this brand and also his team but now i have to venture in my own journey and embrace new opportunities thank you.”
In a statement released by Inkabi Records on Thursday, the company confirmed that they were parting ways with Mduduzi.
“As Inkabi Records, we would like to declare that we are officially releasing Mduduzi Ncube from his recording contract, effective 5 March 2026.
All recordings released under Inkabi Records will remain the property of Inkabi Records as the copyright and master holder.
“Mduduzi Ncube is free to explore other recording, management, and publishing opportunities outside of Inkabi Records. Inkabi Records will continue to administer the publishing rights of all records previously recorded under the label. Mduduzi will continue to earn royalties from all recordings released under Inkabi Records,” the statement reads.
The statement said that the Master Royalty earnings to Mduduzi is 40% and Publishing Royalty to Mduduzi is 70%.
“Inkabi Records holds the right to license or sell its recording catalog to a third party, and if such occurs, a fee at Inkabi Records’ discretion will be paid to Mduduzi Ncube,” it reads.