R8.2m lawsuit: Makhadzi reportedly dragged to court

Award-winning singer Makhadzi and her production company Open Mic is reportedly being sued in a R8.2 million lawsuit for failure to promote the sneaker brand Kicks Kokovha. 

MAKHADZI REPORTEDLY SUED FOR R8.2 MILLION 

Sunday World reports Kicks Sportswear, the company producing the Kicks Kokovha sneakers, claimed that Makhadzi real name Ndivhudzannyi Ralivhona, failed to promote the brand.

The agreement reportedly stipulated that the singer had to wear the sneakers to her performances. Makhadzi was also reportedly supposed to promote the brand on her social media platforms.

“The plaintiff therefore claims damages for the following: The units of shoes in the warehouse being 6 900 pairs, less 20 pairs, sold in Limpopo, thus being 6 880 shoes at the retail price they would have sold, for if first and second defendants did not breach the partnership agreement, thus amounting to R8 249 120,” read the court papers according to the publication.

“But yet again due to the breach caused by the first and second defendants, the plaintiff suffered a tremendous financial loss of R379 921, which invoices was attached to the letter of demand that was sent on the 6th of May 2022,” read the papers.

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KICKS SPORTSWEAR’S DEMANDS

The company also suggested that the said partners buy the stock at the warehouse for R300 a unit – as per retail price and then resell the products for their own benefit.

“The plaintiff further claims damages for all expenses incurred in adhering to the terms and conditions of the partnership agreement and trying to make the launch of the limited edition brand a success,” read the court papers.

The company is claiming R8.2 million in the letter of demand.

“1. Payment of the amount of R8 629 041 as per the letters of demand; 2. Costs of the [law] suit, on an attorney and client scale; 3. Further and or alternative relief,” Kicks Sportswear further demands.

According to the publication, Open Mic Productions co-founder Molau Rammala said he was unaware of the court case. He said he knew of the agreement between themselves, Makhadzi and Kicks Sportswear to produce the limited edition sneakers. However, he has not followed up on the matter.

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