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Jah Prayzah accused of copying Kurai Makore's beat in latest release
07 May 2025 at 13:26hrs | Views
A storm is brewing in Zimbabwe's music circles as the Kurai Makore Fan Club has accused Zanu-PF linked Jah Prayzah of allegedly copying the beat from Kurai Makore's song "Kanyarugwe", which was released in August 2024.
Fans took to social media platforms over the weekend, drawing comparisons between the two songs and claiming that Jah Prayzah's latest track bears a striking resemblance to Makore's beat — albeit with a few minor variations.
"The beat is almost identical, just with a few twists," wrote one fan in a post that has since gone viral. The allegation has stirred intense debate among music lovers, with some demanding answers and others defending Jah Prayzah's artistic choices.
So far, Kurai Makore has not issued any official comment on the matter, while Jah Prayzah and his management team have remained silent amid mounting calls for a response.
The controversy highlights the growing sensitivity around originality and intellectual property in Zimbabwe's music industry, especially as younger and lesser-known artists seek recognition and protection of their work.
Whether the issue will escalate to legal action remains to be seen, but pressure is building for both camps to address the allegations publicly.
Fans took to social media platforms over the weekend, drawing comparisons between the two songs and claiming that Jah Prayzah's latest track bears a striking resemblance to Makore's beat — albeit with a few minor variations.
"The beat is almost identical, just with a few twists," wrote one fan in a post that has since gone viral. The allegation has stirred intense debate among music lovers, with some demanding answers and others defending Jah Prayzah's artistic choices.
So far, Kurai Makore has not issued any official comment on the matter, while Jah Prayzah and his management team have remained silent amid mounting calls for a response.
The controversy highlights the growing sensitivity around originality and intellectual property in Zimbabwe's music industry, especially as younger and lesser-known artists seek recognition and protection of their work.
Whether the issue will escalate to legal action remains to be seen, but pressure is building for both camps to address the allegations publicly.
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