11-05-2025
Grammy winner Nomcebo Zikode reacts to Court ruling against Open Mic Productions
Grammy award-winning musician Nomcebo Zikode is disappointed over losing her legal case against Open Mic Productions.
In a statement, Zikode and her record label addressed the ruling by the High Court in Pretoria in her matter with Open Mic Productions and Africori SA.
Zikode and Open Mic have been embroiled in a legal battle since 2022. In her statement, Zikode expressed her view on the judgment, labelling it 'fundamentally flawed and deeply troubling.
The 'Bayethe' hitmaker's legal team is currently studying the full judgment and an appeal is being considered.
'While we respect the role of the Court, we cannot ignore the bigger picture: this case represents more than a contractual disagreement - it is about the rights of an artist to be acknowledged, compensated and respected for their work.
