Another blow for award-winning musician Sjava as organisers of Miss Mpumalanga cancelled his performance for pageant's 2020 edition on April 18 in Mbombela.
In a statement, Mzimari Productions which organises the beauty pageant, said their decision was inspired by their stand against gender-based violence.
CEO Gugu Nyarenda on Friday also indicated that they have also written to the musician’s management to inform them about the cancellation of Sjava’s performance.
In a statement which Sowetan has seen, Mzimari have also asked for the refund of the performance fee from Sjava's management. hit-maker, following his removal from the Cape Town International Jazz Festival's playlist and later by Multichoice from its DStv Viewers’ Choice awards, both as a nominee and performer.
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