Following claims by the late John Chibadura‘s family on media platforms that their late father’s song, “Mudiwa Janet” was performed at the FIFA World Cup 2022, The Zimbabwe Music Rights Association (ZIMURA) has released their findings.
In a statement ZIMURA said the world cup theme did not originate from John Chibadura’s ‘Mudiwa Janet.’
“The research and analysis of both songs has clearly shown that the 2022 FIFA World Cup song did not originate from the late Chibadura’s song ‘Mudiwa Janet’ but rather from a song titled ‘Hayya Hayya (Better Together)’ performed by a number of international artists.,” read the report.
According to ZIMURA, a thorough research and analysis of the songs under comparison were done. The analysis included code sequence, chord progression, melodies and arrangements whilst the research included inputs from music experts.
Experts who conducted the research included Pastor Charles Charamba, leader of The Fishers of Men Band and also a renowned music professional who holds a Bachelor of
Music Degree in Jazz, from the Africa University.
Clive Mono Mukundu, a Zimbabwean music expert with extensive knowledge of music complimented by his Degree in Music Business, Musicology and Technology with the Midlands State University.
Dr Dread, a Cape Town-based renowned music producer with lots of experience covering different genres and sound styles.
ZIMURA’s findings and conclusion were successfully relayed to Isabel Nyamukokoko heir to the late John Chibadura’s Copyright Estate who fully understood and accepted the outcome.
Chibadura’s son, Simba, who took over the reins along with his siblings Knowledge and John Junior had raised complaints in an interview published by H-Metro on 1 December.
“We have listened to the sound with other family members and we were really shocked how it ended up being used without our knowledge,” he told the Tabloid.
“We really suspect it might be someone linked to Gramma Records who might have sold the beat.”
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