Popular gospel group Abatandwa has left entrepreneur Ayanda Ncwane’s record label, Ncwane Communications. This comes months after reports emerged that Ayanda’s late husband Sfiso Ncwane was fighting to keep Ncwane’s music business alive. In January, the reports reported that reality TV show star had trouble paying over R2 million to the South African Revenue Services (SARS) and had handed over control of the company to her stylist brother, Phupho Gumede.

Ayanda, has suffered another loss this week. The only stars of her company, have left her and are now signed under Dondolo Music Productions, calling themselves Abatandwa Musical Group (ATMG). Sina Kwepile, an experienced music executive, is now managing their careers.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Kwepile, confirmed her involvement but did not provide further comment. Abatandwa originally joined Ncwane’s company shortly after her husband passed away in 2016, but have since moved on to pursue new opportunities.

“Yes I am their new manager. Please text me all your other questions I will respond”. Kwepile said.

The group were introduced to the music scene by Ayanda in 2017, when they released their first single which soon became a church anthem. Ayanda also received backlash after it was reported that she gave the group’s lead singer singer Percy Nyoka her late husband’s clothes.

Ncwane Communications released the group over s year ago to focus on other things. According to Ayanda, it was an absolute pleasure to introduce them in the industry and make them realize their dreams as artists.

However, the company diverted to complete digital and now works as artists aggregators, which gives them a chance to work with the artists from all over Africa. Ayanda added that it was only fair to let the group go and be with a company who would pay 100 percent attention to them in terms of marketing and promotions.