Amapiano powerhouse DJ Jaivane has made headlines once again — this time for doing the right thing. After weeks of public backlash and pressure from artists who accused him of withholding royalties, the Simnandi Records boss has officially settled his outstanding debts with artists Record L Jone and Slenda Vocals.
Jaivane had been in the hot seat recently, with multiple musicians — including Amu Classic & Kappie — speaking out about not receiving royalties for their contributions to Simnandi Records projects. As the storm brewed online, fans and fellow artists demanded accountability from one of Amapiano’s most influential DJs.
Taking to his Instagram stories, DJ Jaivane confirmed that he was on his way to pay those owed. He posted a short message in isiZulu:
“Off to Pretoria. Ngisayo bhadala amajita R&S.”
(Translation: “Off to Pretoria. I’m going to pay the guys R&S.”)
Shortly after, he shared a video of himself with Record L Jone and Slenda Vocals, appearing slightly tense but cordial. The caption on the post read:
“Payment Settled but the mood is Awkward yhoo!!”
The brief but telling moment captured online showed the artists reunited — with money matters finally resolved. While the atmosphere might not have been warm, fans applauded Jaivane for taking action and handling the issue peacefully.
Despite the awkwardness, the resolution marks a step in the right direction for DJ Jaivane and Simnandi Records. By settling the royalty debts without conflict, Jaivane seems to be taking accountability and addressing the issues that have marred his reputation in recent weeks.
Industry peers and fans have taken to social media to weigh in, with many hoping this move signals a new era of transparency and fairness within the Amapiano label.
While this payment won’t erase the previous tension or claims from other artists, it does send a message — DJ Jaivane is listening and responding, and it could open the door for further reconciliations and corrections.
As anticipation grows for his upcoming album “Ongkopotse,” Jaivane might be trying to clear the air before the music speaks again. For now, the payments have been made, and the journey toward restoring trust begins.
