Tinashe Mutarisi has addressed allegations from Delroy Shewe regarding unpaid royalties for the song “Superstar,” which he created with Saintfloew and uploaded to Nash TV.
In a recent interview on DJ Ollah 7’s podcast, Shewe revealed that he had not received any compensation for the hit track, which has garnered 4.7 million views since its release last year. This song has played a pivotal role in establishing Shewe’s career and is considered the most popular track in Zimbabwe.
Despite the song’s success, Shewe expressed disappointment over the lack of financial returns, leading to public outcry directed at Tinashe Mutarisi, the owner of Nash TV.
In response, Tinashe Mutarisi shared a video on his Facebook page, confirming that Delroy Shewe had not been compensated. He explained that the production costs for the song and its music video significantly exceeded the revenue generated. Mutarisi stated that they made around $1,600 from the song, which primarily covered expenses. However, he pledged to personally reimburse Shewe for his contributions.
Mutarisi also highlighted his ongoing support for Shewe, revealing that he had previously offered him a job at his company with a fixed salary of $300 before Shewe’s rise in the music industry. He noted that even the studio where the interview took place belonged to him, and he had not charged for its use. Additionally, he promised to continue backing Shewe’s career by promoting his music on Delroy’s personal YouTube channel.
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