Ami Faku Drags Manager & Label to Court Over Alleged Exploitation and R400K Album Scandal!
South Africa’s beloved songstress Ami Faku has set the entertainment industry ablaze with explosive legal action against her manager, Raphael Benza, and his label, Vth Season, accusing them of financial exploitation, unpaid royalties, and systemic abuse of power.
In a bombshell filing at the Johannesburg High Court, the Imali hitmaker demands a full financial audit, claiming she was kept in the dark for years with disorganized and opaque royalty statements. But the most jaw-dropping revelation? Faku alleges she personally funded over R400,000 to produce her debut album — and now wants full ownership of her masters.
“I was exploited as a young Black female artist,” Faku reportedly declared, exposing a disturbing pattern of what she describes as manipulation and exploitation by her longtime manager.
But she’s not stopping at unpaid royalties. Faku is asking the court to completely dissolve her artist, management, and publishing contracts, calling them “exploitative” and unfit for her future as a creative force.
Even more damning, her legal documents hint at a broader industry scandal, accusing Benza of a “pattern” of exploiting young Black female artists for personal and financial gain — a claim that could trigger massive ripples across the South African music scene.
Faku’s bold move is not just about reclaiming her career — it may become a landmark moment for artist rights and transparency in the industry. As fans and fellow artists rally in support, all eyes are on the courtroom where a storm is brewing.
Is this the beginning of a music industry reckoning?
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