Arthur Mafokate

Arthur Mafokate (born 10 July 1969) is a South African kwaito musician and producer. but his family later moved to Midrand. As a child, he took piano lessons, and had a keen interest in soccer, dance and music. Its lyrics discuss the new freedoms that emerged after the political changes of 1994, including the implementation of a new constitution and democratic election system. The title refers to a derogatory term used in South Africa as a racial slur against black people.

At the 2021 Mzansi Kwaito and House Music Awards, his single "Hlokoloza" received a nomination for Best Kwaito song.

Contributions to Kwaito and 999 Record Label Over the course of his career, Mafokate introduced dance styles such as twalatsa and qopetsa. and won the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2016 South African Metro FM Music Awards.

Controversy Assault allegations In 2017, the artist Cici, who was then Mafokate's partner and signed to his label, accused him of physical abuse during the time they were living together. Cici had a serious injury and had to be treated in a hospital. He was arrested and released on bail pending a court case. After Cici posted images showing the injuries she sustained, widespread condemnation of Mafokate led to the cancellation of the 100MenMarch, a march to highlight gender based violence. Mafokate denied all allegations, and was found not guilty by Midrand Magistrate court in 2019.

Allegations of unlawful enrichment at SAMRO After his removal in 2018 as a board member, in 2019 the Southern African Music Rights Organisation (SAMRO) sued Mafokate for unlawful enrichment. According to the lawsuit, Mafokate and a number of other members of the leadership of SAMRO overpaid themselves by more than R1.6 million rand. Mafokate himself was allegedly irregularly overpaid by R84 000.

SAMRO later become the centre of a scandal regarding the underpayment of royalties to artists, much of which took place during Mafokate's time working for the organisation.

Misappropriation of lottery funds On 13 January 2023, Mafokate was alleged to be involved in the misappropriation of R56m in community development funds from the National Lotteries Commission. The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) obtained a preservation order to freeze a plot, a farm and three luxury properties linked to the alleged corruption, valued at R53m, one of which belonged to Mafokate.

Personal life Arthur Mafokate has two children, A.J Mafokate and Owami Mafokate who are both in the entertainment industry. Owami's mother is Queen Sisoko and was a lead member of the group Abashante, which was signed to Mofokate's 999 record label.

Discography

Albums Year Title 1994 Windy Windy 1994 Scamtho 1995 Kaffir 1996 Die Poppe Sal Dans 1997 Oyi Oyi 1998 Chomi 1999 Umpostoli 1999 Yiyo 1999 Inja EP 2000 Mnike 2001 Seven Phezelu 2002 Haai Bo 2003 Skulwyt 2004 Mamarela 2005 Sika 2006 Vanilla and Chocolate 2007 Dankie 2007 Arthur vs DJ Mbuso: Round 1 2008 Kwaito Meets House 2011 Hlokoloza 2013 Kommander