The Controversy of Mabala Noise: Was It a Vehicle for Corruption?
Mabala Noise, ANC, and the Siphoning of Money: Unpacking the Allegations The story of Mabala Noise is one of South African entertainment's most spectacular rises and falls. The record label burst onto the scene in 2016, seemingly out of nowhere, with a splash of cash and an impressive roster of top-tier artists. It signed major stars like Nasty C, Riky Rick, and Gigi Lamayne, all in a single, well-publicized event that promised to change the industry forever. Yet, as quickly as it rose to prominence, it began to crumble, giving way to a storm of controversy. At the core of this storm were persistent allegations that Mabala Noise was being used to launder and siphon money from the African National Congress (ANC), a narrative fueled by its co-founder, Reggie Nkabinde's, affiliation with the ANC as the then-Treasurer General of the ANC Youth League (ANCYL). The Sudden Rise to Power: A Mysterious Financial Backing Mabala Noise’s entry into the music indus...