Times Of Swaziland: POPZIN IMPERSONATED BY FAN

POPZIN IMPERSONATED BY FAN
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BY DUDU DUBE  on 15/03/2019 08:04:00


MBABANE – Did you know that impersonating local artists is an offence?
One diehard music fanatic has learnt this the hard way.
This was after he was called by the police following his performance that went
viral, where he was impersonating a local talented vocalist, Popzin, whose real
name is Liyanda Mkhonta.
The incident was reported to have happened during a show in Matsapha over the
past weekend. The fan will not be mentioned as the publication couldn’t get
hold of him.
According to an impeccable source, the fan introduced himself at the event as
Popzin and performed a few of his songs.
Judging by the positive response from fun lovers, the performance was a hit.
Summoned
On the following day he was summoned to the Mbabane Police Station, as
Popzin’s team had filed a complaint against the alleged impersonator.
Popzin’s Manager, Kenneth Tsabedze, confirmed the incident but was reluctant
to divulge further information, citing legal implications.
According to Tsabedze, the fan  cooperated when called by the police and was
told about the damage he had caused.
“After getting his side of the story, I personally forgive his genuine act,”
he said.
Tsabedze also urged all music lovers to respect artists’ craft and keep on
supporting them.
“We really appreciate all of our fans but we will not tolerate people who will
violate the law,” he said.