Black Motion in booking dispute
Duo says Red Square, Kalawa used their name unlawfully
Dance music duo Black Motion – which is made -up of Bongani Mahosana and Thabo Mabogwane - claims Red Square has been using their name to advertise the Red Square Dance Competition finale, without booking them.
The finale will take place on May 27 in Ga Rankuwa.
“We were confused when our fans kept saying they can’t wait to see us performing in Pretoria. Initially, we thought maybe it’s one of those struggling promoters who wish to book us but struggling with funds, ” Mabogwane said.
“We were prepared to meet him halfway. He promised to pay a deposit immediately. But until today, he has never paid us or our booking manager.”
Red Square Marketing manager, Victor Selaelo, said they paid a deposit to Kalawa Jazzmee label manger, Sina Kololo.
“Sina led us to believe he was authorised to handle Black Motion’s bookings. About three weeks ago, our service provider paid a 50% deposit into an account that Sina provided.
“It has since transpired that he does not handle the group’s bookings. When an Instagram post of Black Motion announced they were not performing at our final, Sina sent us an email apologising for the inconvenience and offered an artist replacement or swap, which we did not accept.
“Our attorneys have been requested to institute legal proceedings against him because we have been taken for a ride...”
When contacted for comment Kololo said: “Who leaked the story to you guys? Is it the Red Square guys? I don’t have any comment.”