Advertisement
Hush BK and DJ Shiti’s Malebo cover pulled from YouTube amid Faustin Munishi warning
22nd June, 2026 04:33 PM
The cover version of the viral gospel hit Malebo by Hush BK and DJ Shiti has been pulled from YouTube following controversy over its production and claims surrounding the use of the song, which is originally owned by gospel singer and pastor Munishi Faustin.
The video, which had its global debut on Friday, June 19, 2026, attracted attention online for DJ Shiti’s energetic performance, accompanied by a highly entertaining music video directed by prominent local videographer Danny Igiza.
However, the cover has been removed following a complaint from Munishi Faustin regarding the use of his original work without permission.
Munishi’s reaction to Malebo’s cover
While reacting to the viral Malebo cover, Munishi questioned how artistes could produce content using his song without permission and still claim they were not motivated by financial gain.
“How can you make a video of someone’s song without permission and claim you are looking for Malebo and not the money from YouTube?” he questioned.
Munishi’s warning
In a video, he questioned the intentions behind such renditions, asking how someone could produce a video using another artiste’s song without permission and later claim they are simply promoting it.
“Vijana,acheni uvivu wa kubuni. Tungeni nyimbo zenu. vijana nyinyi mnao iba nyimbo zangu, hiyo sio kuimba yani mnachukua ujambazi kwa kuchukua nyimbo zangu na kuzipeleka AI. Mimi sijawaomba mpeleke nyimbo zangi AI, kama nitatumia AI nitaweka kwenye nyimbo zangu mpya lakini zile za zamani ambazo nilitumia OI, yani original intelligence, wacheni zikae hivyo hivyo,” he said.
“Vijana wengine wanahoji kwamba mzee tunakusaidia kumarket nyimbo yako, nyimbo imejimarket yenyewe, nimeiweka YouTube miaka kumi na nne iliyo pita kwa hivyo imejitengenezea jina yenyewe.”
Munishi further dismissed claims by some young performers who consider themselves celebrities and believe they are boosting his song’s popularity.
“Wengine wanao imba hiyo wimbo wanasema mzee sisi ni maceleb, huwezi kuwa celeb ukanipita mimi.Manake ukisema huo wimbo ni wewe unataka ku market na ku advertise; tayari una views millioni kumi pale YouTube na si wewe ulifanya promotion,” he noted.
The removal of the Hush BK and DJ Shiti cover has sparked renewed discussion online about copyright, artistic freedom, and the boundaries between tribute performances and infringement in the digital era.
