Netizens criticized DJ Maphorisa and Kabza De Small for reportedly charging exorbitant event fees.
If you’ve ever wondered how much your favorite musician charges for a performance, the results may surprise you.
Briefly News recently released the specifics of some of the biggest local stars’ booking costs, and internationally acclaimed DJ, Black Coffee, came out on top with the highest charge, sitting in millions.
Twitter user @_BlackZA sparked debate after discovering the Scorpion Kings’ claimed booking restrictions, which included additional transportation and hotel payments.
Booking DJ Maphorisa and Kabza De Small requires R200K for indoor events and R300K for outdoor shows, not including hospitality.
Other requirements include 5-star lodging, R28K transport price, R100 daily allowance per member, VISA costs (if applicable), and armed private security.
The tweep was anxious to know if event organizers make a profit after spending roughly R500K for the Scorpion Kings.
My question is the event organisers will make a profit of how much ? 😂😂😂 pic.twitter.com/C1MOciSSzU
— Dr Chauke 📝 (@_BlackZA) August 18, 2024
Netizens were stunned by the numbers, and felt that the fees were too high:
splinterlinter said:
“These ones are high; they want us to engage money laundering services through these booking sheets.”
FifiRefLucsM wrote:
“No wonder they hardly get gigs overseas and outside Gauteng. Are they mad?
ntsako_tebu_ posted:
“That’s why we buy general tickets for a ridiculous amount these days.”
Lungile_nje threw shade at Porry:
“I’m sure Maphorisa wrote this quotation.”
Meanwhile, others believe that the booking fee is reasonable for the Scorpion Kings:
GMakerting said:
“For both of them, I think this is a fair fee. Babes Wodumo was charging R120K alone. This is Kabza and Maphorisa.”
Indigosa_ argued:
“Babes Wodumo used to be 150-200K alone, so this invoice is reasonable, especially ’cause it’s both Maphorisa and Kabza.”
