They once signed some of the biggest artists in the country, Khanyi Mbau, Nasty C, Letoya Makhene, Gigi Lamayne, Maraza, and Zakwe to name a few. Their entry into the entertainment industry was very controversial as they took in artists who had already established names and allegedly paid them hefty fees.

SIGNING 22 ARTISTS

Mabala Noise was originally formed in 2015 by DJ Bongz and called Mabalabala until the Durban jock joined forces with former ANC Youth League treasurer general Mzwakhe Reginald Nkabinde, and it was renamed Mabala Noise. At the height of its success, the company signed the country's top artists. In 2020, the CEO of the once star-studded record label said "Mabala Noise didn't die but just went through a rough patch.'

DOORS CLOSED

According to the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC), the company is "not in process of liquidation on Feb 4, 2023.' ZiMoja has learned that the company has lost the last artist standing and Durban singer Mnqobi Yazo who has gone independent. "He was the last artist standing,' an insider tells ZiMoja.

In 2016, The Hawks lodged an investigation after the Economic Freedom Fighters made allegations of fraud against Mabala Noise Entertainment. This was after the independent label signed over 22 established artists. The founder of Mabala Noise was unreachable for comment. Mnqobi confirmed his departure from the label.