Percy P-Postman Mukwevho Speaks Out on “Venda Anthem” & Mizo Phyll’S betrayal’s and Diss on Vhembe FM

In a candid interview with CRG – Courage on Vhembe FM, Percy P-Postman Mukwevho opened up about the ongoing dispute between him and Mizo Phyll regarding the song “Venda Anthem” and the repeated use of his intellectual property without permission.

The Dispute Over Intellectual Property

Percy claimed that Mizo Phyll has been using his intellectual property for years without proper credit or agreement. Due to time constraints, Percy was unable to share every detail during the interview, but he made it clear that “the clip with diss lyrics” was never meant to be released. He explained that he originally recorded the lyrics to express his emotions and had no intention of officially releasing the track. In fact, he even suggested that the song should have been deleted.

The Story Behind “Venda Anthem”

Percy revealed that “Venda Anthem” was originally a collaborative effort between himself, Mizo Phyll, Bella, and Tman. The track was recorded at Tshedza Guest Lodge and was meant to be a joint project rather than belonging to any single artist. According to Percy, the group had discussed either forming a collective name or simply crediting all involved artists. One possible name was “Limpopo’s Finest,” a reference to Bella Fonte’s intro on the song.

The track was initially recorded using a downloaded beat. However, Percy alleges that Mizo later created an exclusive beat behind their backs and secretly placed the song on his album without consulting the rest of the team. This, according to Percy, led to feelings of betrayal and frustration, as he believed that, as the originator of the concept and the song creation, he should have been consulted before the song was put on the album and officially released.

The Freestyle That Became an Album Track

Another issue Percy highlighted was a freestyle he had recorded. He was surprised to discover that Mizo had included it in his album without his consent or credit. Percy recalled that Mizo had called him about the freestyle, but he was not around to re-record it. When Mizo’s album dropped, Percy was shocked to hear his freestyle being sung by Mizo—without any acknowledgment or credit on the album.

Percy admitted that he initially chose to ignore the situation, but tensions escalated when Mizo released a song subtly referencing the conflict, stating that some artists were now fighting over songs and claiming that “Venda Anthem” did not belong to him (Mizo). This further strained their relationship after Mizo went public about their feud.

The #ForThePeople Controversy & The P-Postman Album

Percy also addressed the controversy surrounding the “#ForThePeople” slogan. He explained that he started using #PPostForThePeople after recording “Ndo Enda” years ago. However, Mizo allegedly adopted it as #MizoPhyllForThePeople, which Percy saw as yet another instance of his ideas being taken without acknowledgment.

When Percy confronted Mizo about it, he was met with dismissive responses, which left him feeling disrespected and taken for a fool. Percy stated that when he called Mizo to ask about it again, Mizo responded by saying that Percy never explained how he was planning to use the hashtag, which further angered Percy.

Percy also noted that Mizo’s album title, “For The People,” seemed to be another direct response to his branding. However, when he questioned Mizo, Mizo claimed that the album name was chosen because some people came to him asking him to drop the album Mizo Phyll for the Vhathu (For the People).

A Question of Influence

During the interview, CRG Courage asked Percy if he believed that Mizo Phyll saw him as a role model and whether he should accept that reality. Percy responded by saying that Mizo needs to be open about it, acknowledge his influence, and give proper credit, instead of taking ideas without acknowledgment.

Despite the betrayal, Percy stated that he has never stopped working with Mizo Phyll despite their differences. He emphasized that his goal has never been the spotlight but rather to push music forward through unity. However, being taken for a fool is what frustrates him the most.

The Bigger Picture: Creativity, Respect, and Unity

Despite the ongoing tension, Percy made it clear that he still respects Mizo Phyll’s talent. However, he strongly believes that artists should respect each other’s creative work and give credit where it’s due.

He also expressed his disappointment that the conflict had become public instead of being resolved behind the scenes. He hopes that moving forward, artists can collaborate transparently and ethically, instead of competing unfairly.

Mizo Phyll’s Side of the Story?

CRG Courage confirmed that they had reached out to Mizo Phyll’s management for a response, but they were unavailable for the interview. However, efforts are being made to get Mizo’s perspective on the issue.

What’s Next?

Percy hopes that this situation will serve as a lesson for artists—that respecting each other’s creative work is crucial in maintaining healthy collaborations. While he has forgiven past betrayals, he urges fellow musicians to be transparent, honest, and respectful when working together.

What’s Your Take?

Listen to the full interview.

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