Mampinthsa was laid to rest 30 December 2022 after suffering a stroke. Image via Facebook: Mampintsha
‘Not the target market’: Mampintsha defends pricey clothing line [watch]
‘If you complain about the price, you are not the target market’: Gqom star Mampintsha has defended his pricey new clothing line.
Mampinthsa was laid to rest 30 December 2022 after suffering a stroke. Image via Facebook: Mampintsha
South African artists often expand their brands by releasing merchandise like hats, water bottles, or shoes. Gqom star Mampintsha launched a clothing line named “original shandis” with items like T-shirts and denim jackets on offer. After receiving criticism about the price of some of the items, Mampintsha said “if you complain about the price, you are not the target market.”
MAMPINTSHA’S T-SHIRT LINE
After making waves in the music industry for years, Mampintsha is diving into the fashion business. He teased a range of “handcrafted” denim jeans, hats, denim jackets, bucket hats and T-shirts. The clothing line is set to be released in the first week of March.
The “original shandis” branded T-shirts are R800 while the bucket hat (the cheapest item) goes for R400.
Some fans were stunned at Mampintsha’s prices while others suggested Mampintsha launch the T-shirt in a V-neck cut.
‘YOU ARE NOT THE TARGET MARKET’
Taking to Instagram on Monday 10 January, the 39-year-old addressed the criticism of the prices. The gqom star further mentioned that people should steer clear of his clothing brand if they are not interested in paying the price.
“If the prices got you, then you are not the target market because I use quality. I’m working, I’m at work, I’m not playing.”
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MAMPINTSHA’S R100K FEATURE FEE
Mampintsha caused quite the stir on Wednesday 5 January after revealing his R100 00 feature fee. Fortunately for those interested, it includes a music video and promotion.He added that for a “hot” dance routine you’ll have to add R20 000.
Some of the comments read: “He’s dizzy. Nobody wants to work with him and his problematic wife. Durban people might but 100k, he must get outta here.”
“The feature that I am paying R100k for has to bring back my R100k and even more. It is like I am investing in your brand and I wanna see results.”
