Hip-hop artist Mthandeni Ndevu, better known by his stage name Emtee, has publicly voiced his displeasure with his record label, Empire Africa. The rapper, who signed with the label a year ago, claims they have not fulfilled their contractual obligations.
Emtee took to social media to share his dissatisfaction, describing the past year as one of the worst periods of his life. According to Emtee, despite signing with Empire Africa over a year ago, he feels that little to no effort has been made to advance his career.
“I’ve been with Empire for a full 365 days, and I can’t point to anything they’ve done for me”
Emtee on handling his career despite having Empire Africa
The rapper also mentioned that he’s been organizing his shows and handling his career independently. Emtee also vented about ongoing thefts, claiming that people have taken advantage of him.
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Emtee accuses Empire Africa of not releasing his album Image Source@X“People steal from me, just so they can laugh and say ‘he lost it all.’ No, you took it from me!”
He expressed frustration about his long-awaited album, stating they have not yet released it. He pointed out that, although his previous label, Ambitiouz Entertainment, had its issues, at least they never left him waiting an entire year to release new music.
Struggles with Previous Label, Ambitiouz Entertainment
Before joining Empire Africa, Emtee was signed to Ambitiouz Entertainment, a label that has since reportedly shut down. However, his time with them was also marred by difficulties. Emtee revealed that he became frustrated with Ambitiouz due to being overworked, performing as many as six shows in a single night, only to receive a fixed salary at the end of the month.
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In June 2019, Emtee officially parted ways with Ambitiouz Entertainment. At that time, he opened up about his personal struggles, explaining that his wife and children had to move in with his in-laws as he attempted to rebuild his life after losing his home and vehicle. This period marked a challenging chapter for the rapper, who has since been striving to regain his footing in the music industry.