
Mabala Noise record label has reportedly shut down its operations.
Do you remember Mabala Noise, and how this one year it captured the attention of many with the announcement of about a dozen major signings, perhaps one of the biggest rosters of artist in South Africa?
Well, new reports are suggesting the record label has shut down its operations.
Originally founded in 2015 by DJ Bongz was initially known as Mabalabala, the Durban DJ later changed the name of the project to Mabala Noise after teaming up with former ANC Youth League treasurer general Mzwakhe Reginald Nkabinde.
In July 2017, DJ Bongz also turned to social media to announce his exit from the company to start one of his own entertainment labels known as Gwara Gwara.
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Mabala Noise had some of the finest voices in South African music signed to it including Nasty C, DJ Finzo, Major League DJz, Gigi Lamayne, Pro (former Pro Kid), Zakwe as well as Zola.

Mnqobi Yazo allegedly goes independent
According to ZiMoja the label lost Durban singer Mnqobi Yazo, who was the last remaining artist before going independent.
Yazo signed with the label a record deal and released his debut studio album Impi on October 30, 2020.
It features Nobuhle, Shwi Nomtekhala, and Musiholiq and was certified platinum in South Africa.
The publication also stated that in 2020, Mabala Noise CEO Nkabinde said “Mabala Noise didn’t die but just went through a rough patch.”
According to Zimoja, The Hawks opened an investigation in 2016 after the Economic Freedom Fighters accused Mabala Noise Entertainment of fraud.
This came after the independent record label secured the multiple signings.
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