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Julius Malema : MMA is corrupted by Mabala noise

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Last updated: February 26, 2017 1:42 pm
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Economic Freedom Fighters leader Julius Malema, Mbuyiseni Ndlozi and Floyd Shivambu have taken to social media to critic Saturday night’s Metro FM Awards .

We love Caiphus Semenya&Letta Mbulu,we need a proper event 2 honor them.Not this Mom Rubby’s shebben called #MMA16 corrupted by Mabala noise

— Julius Sello Malema (@Julius_S_Malema) February 25, 2017

Malema’s comment comes after Mabala Noise artist Riky Rick’s rant during his acceptance speech in which he called the music that was being played on radio “crap”. He further said he was not happy about his award because there were artists who had no money but submitted their music to radio stations, but were, however, not getting airplay.

 

"If niggaz can pay for these fucking awards then my nigga I dont want them…" – RIKY RICK 2016

— #STAYSHINING (@rikyrickworld) February 25, 2017

STOP PLAYING WITH THE PEOPLE… WE NOT STUPID…

— #STAYSHINING (@rikyrickworld) February 25, 2017

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Malema criticised the event that he said was not the right platform to honour legendary musicians Caiphus Semenya and Letta Mbulu, alleging that the awards were corrupted by Mabala Noise.

“We love Caiphus Semenya and Letta Mbulu,we need a proper event to honor them. Not this Mom Rubby’s shebeen called #MMA16 corrupted by Mabala noise,” he said.

His speech, however, left many wondering if he was talking about his record label that has been in the news for the wrong reasons. They say he should hold a press conference and “expose” those who did not want him to be heard.

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Even Ndlozi questioned Riky Rick’s speech.

So in short Riky Rick is saying he got the award because Mabala Noise's money gave to him… #MMA16

— Mbuyiseni Ndlozi (@MbuyiseniNdlozi) February 25, 2017

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Floyd also added

Record Labels spend a lot of (*stolen) money to vote for themselves & their artists to win #MetroFMAwards, & then the awards become bogus!

— Floyd Shivambu (@FloydShivambu) February 26, 2017

The stable celebrated as its newly signed artist Nasty C won four awards including Song of the Year, Best Hip Hop Album, Best Male Album and Best New Artist.

During his acceptance speech, Nasty C called his boss, Reggie Nkabinde, who was booed by the crowd after saying Africans should be ashamed for failing to produce artists that are successful around the world.

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