Gregory Wings to File R1 Million Defamation Lawsuit Against Mawhoo Over Durban Music Festival Dispute
Durban, South Africa — Gregory Wings, the founder and executive of Blue Screen Entertainment, has announced his intention to file a defamation of character lawsuit amounting to R1 million against popular musician Mawhoo. The legal action follows serious allegations made by the artist, which Mr. Wings claims have caused significant reputational and financial damage to both himself and his company.
According to a formal statement released by Blue Screen Entertainment, Mr. Wings contracted Mawhoo to perform at the highly anticipated Durban Music Festival, which is scheduled to take place on 3rd May 2025. The event is set to feature an impressive lineup, including international hip-hop heavyweight Rick Ross. Mawhoo was reportedly paid R65,000 in full upfront for her appearance at the festival.
However, tensions have escalated rapidly following public statements made by Mawhoo in which she allegedly referred to Mr. Wings as a “scammer.” Mr. Wings has categorically denied the accusation, stating that all contractual obligations on his end were fulfilled in good faith. He further alleges that Mawhoo’s remarks have severely damaged his credibility in the entertainment industry and jeopardised business partnerships linked to the upcoming festival.
“Such defamatory remarks are not only baseless but extremely damaging to my personal and professional reputation,” said Mr. Wings in a written statement. “Blue Screen Entertainment has a long-standing commitment to promoting talent and delivering high-quality events. To be labelled a scammer despite having honoured all financial commitments is unacceptable.”
Mr. Wings, through his legal representatives, has issued a formal demand for a public apology to be made by no later than close of business on Monday, 19th May 2025. Failure to comply will trigger the filing of a R1 million defamation lawsuit in civil court.
The artist’s management has yet to release an official response to the allegations or the pending legal action.
The Durban Music Festival, expected to draw thousands of attendees, remains scheduled as planned. Organisers are working to ensure that the dispute does not impact the overall execution of the event. Meanwhile, stakeholders in the South African entertainment industry are closely watching the situation unfold, as it raises broader concerns about artist-promoter relationships and the consequences of reputational harm in the digital age.
More updates will follow as the story develops.
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