Kwaito singer L’vovo urges artists to rally behind Zanzou victims

Kabza De Small and Cassper Nyovest are being called out for their silence about the Zanzou nightclub drama.

The two artists recently performed at Zanzou, which led many to believe they had a positive relationship with the nightclub.

Their failure to publicly condemn the incident, in which men were allegedly humiliated and abused, has prompted backlash from concerned South Africans.

Kwaito singer L'vovo Derrango urged artists to have a say about the abuse that occurred at the entertainment establishment. The Newcastle-born singer said what happened at the club is inhumane. He said the venue is for entertainment, not violent acts.

“I call all the creative arts members to rally behind the victims to bring the culprits to book, because those acts were barbaric. No matter what the reasons are, no-one deserves to be treated in that way. I'm saddened by the clips I saw,” he told TshisaLIVE.

“We go to such places to work and entertain our fans, and our fans go there to see their favourite artists. The incident happened in our offices because that's where we collect our bread to feed our families.”

Some people have called for a boycott of Zanzou and others have demanded its closure.

The Gauteng Liquor Board has suspended Zanzou's liquor licence pending the conclusion of a formal inquiry and completion of police investigations.

It said the suspension, in terms of the Gauteng Liquor Act, follows serious findings and concern about the potential threat to public safety.

“The board remains committed to ensuring liquor licence holders operate in a manner that upholds the law and protects the public. Establishments found to violate the act will face appropriate regulatory and legal consequences,” it said.