For the second time this year, Zambian hip hop powerhouse Mwila Musonda also known as Slap Dee has turned down opening for an international artist because of low fees. Earlier this year Slap Dee was approached to open for Mr Eazi but he turned down the offer because it wasn’t enough for him.
This time around Slap Dee says he will not be opening for Tekno for the same reason why he didn’t open for Mr Eazi. It was recently reported that Slap Dee refused to open for Nigerian superstar – Tekno for a reported fee of K7,000. The Zambian rap heavyweight has since shared with his fans in a series of tweets the reason behind his decision.
See Tweets below:
My lovely fans, thankyou for supporting my stance on good fees for Zambian performers at our great events with guest artists from outside the country. Let’s be clear not to make it about the invited artists but our local promoters and mostly ourselves.
— Slapdee (@slapdee) May 21, 2018
The idea is not to ‘wage wars’ with invited artists rather to encourage local support and improved terms of service with our promoters. I do not wish to belittle those choose to take the offers from promoters because our industry is a free market and so is Zambia!
— Slapdee (@slapdee) May 21, 2018
May I also add that I have no problem opening for any musician local or international provided our demands are met as per our contract. What is discussed between my team and promoters remains confidential UNLESS compromised for different reasons.
— Slapdee (@slapdee) May 21, 2018
We are in business and as in every other business, respect for all parties involved is cardinal. Irregardless of how a deal goes. I may not agree with most local promoters but respect must be maintained. There are many others being fed.
— Slapdee (@slapdee) May 21, 2018
I encourage you to keep supporting us and help us blossom into the superstars you would like us to be. If you look for negative in us, you will find it but if you look past our bad and focus on our strengths, it shall be well.
— Slapdee (@slapdee) May 21, 2018
I am in no competition with anyone. I am just fighting to improve myself. Bless! 🇿🇲👉🏾🌎
— Slapdee (@slapdee) May 21, 2018
