DeMathew’s wives Carolyne and Safarina have now taken their fight to court as they battle each other for share of their late husband’s music royalties.
Carolyne has moved to the court after Sarafina denied her a share of royalties earned from Demathew’s music.
Speaking during an interview with a local publication, Carolyne revealed that their differences started last year.
“Our differences arose last year because of DeMathew’s royalties. We have been sharing his dues but when I started my YouTube channel, my co-widow blocked me from sharing our husband’s dues,” she said.
Carolyne further accused Safarina of teaming up with some of DeMathew’s relatives to frustrate her.
They reportedly chased her from DeMathew’s ancestral home, where she had lived for the five years that she was married to the late vernacular singer.
Carolyne tried to reach out to her co-wife and even sent an arbitrator to settle their difference but her efforts were not fruitful.
She ultimately decided to move to court to file a suit against Safarina.
Carolyne filed a suit at the High Court demanding to be included as a beneficiary of DeMathew’s royalties.
“This is the thing, we have been sharing our husband’s proceeds for three years. I want the Judge to declare whether the move was just. I am fighting for my rights,” she said.
The case is still ongoing in court.
