Bien however clarified that their split had been amicable.
"Much as we worked with universal, I feel it's been a good relationship, we have split amicably in terms of we are going independent for our next project but let me say that what we benefitted from Universal. Artistes right now don't need to be signed to a label. Maze kuweni independent."
The band signed the historic deal with Universal Music Africa (UMA) in January 2020.
"It's official! Our first major recording deal, Universal Music Group. Thank you guys for being patient. We really hope y'all are ready for the new album," posted the band on Instagram at the time."
The album, slated for 2020 release and titled Midnight Rain, will be Sauti Sol’s first project with UMA.
Praising the partnership, Sipho Dlamini, the MD of UMG South Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa, said,
“We look forward to working together with them to ensure they are able to authentically celebrate Africa through music and to help introduce their unique blend Afro-pop to new listeners everywhere."
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