Shazy B allegedly shared the song with Candy in 2020 on WhatsApp, looking for encouragement from Candy.
She, however, acknowledged the incident and explained that the sample is of a widely well-known folk song.
The performer packed her belongings and moved back to her house in Bolobedu in Limpopo.
‘Candy TsaMandebele has been accuse4d of stealing music. Image: @candytsamandebelezaSource: Instagram
Given her circumstances, the artist opted to operate herbusinessremotely from the comfort of home.
The move has allowed for Candy to be with her granddaughter and entire family.
In this time, Candy has also been working on a new single calledMmabhula.
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The project is was released on Friday, 12 March.
Candy Tsamandebele releases her music through a 100% female-owned recording and artist management company known as Mosekedi Entertainment.
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