Jah Prayzah Issues Apology Over Uncredited Use of Makore’s Beat

Jah Prayzah Issues Apology Over Uncredited Use of Makore’s Beat  – Award-winning artist Jah Prayzah has apologized for using a beat originally created by Chimurenga icon Thomas “Mukanya” Mapfumo without acknowledgment, following claims that the instrumental, popularized by Mapfumo’s nephew Kurai Makore, was replicated in one of Jah Prayzah’s recent tracks.

The beat in question appeared on Jah Prayzah’s song Moto, from his latest album Ndini Mukudzei, and bears a striking resemblance to Makore’s 2022 track Kanyarugwe.

The controversy prompted Mukanya, speaking from his base in the United States, to intervene as reported by ZimPapers.

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“Jah Prayzah called me and apologised,” Mapfumo said. “We accepted the apology. He said the beat was handed to him by someone else, and he wasn’t aware it had already been used.”

Mapfumo emphasized that the original beat was his own creation and downplayed the issue, calling for unity and maturity in the music industry. “I have no interest in fighting young artists. I’ve grown beyond these petty disputes. It’s not war — it’s music. I’m happy the matter is resolved.”

While Jah Prayzah’s management has remained silent — with his manager Keen Mushapaidze avoiding media confirmation — Makore’s camp has expressed satisfaction with the outcome and made it clear they were never after financial gain or fame.

“We just wanted to highlight the need for accountability in music,” said Makore. “I respect Jah Prayzah and appreciate my uncle’s efforts to resolve the matter peacefully.”