SABC ghosted an entire music association after crowning a random flop as song of the year. The Free State Music Association demanded answers about how Oufadafada snagged the top spot with Ya Itshepelang Modimo despite zero hype. Bosses at the public broadcaster completely ignored the ultimatum to explain their bizarre selection criteria.
Chairman Ayanda Rhoda felt disrespected when radio execs refused to engage or reply. The organization plans to escalate this mess directly to CEO Nomsa Chabeli and the board. They insist on holding the state-owned entity accountable for what looks like a rigged process.
Charts indicate the winning track sat at rank thirty-four barely two weeks after release. Rhoda argues it takes way longer for hits to gain real traction naturally. He suspects higher-ups meddled with the Lesedi FM music committee to force this specific outcome against actual listener preferences.
Other bangers like Magumba from Khadeair had way more street cred but got snubbed entirely. This drama creates unnecessary beef between artists while ruining trust in cultural institutions. The chairman believes this shadiness casts a dark cloud over the integrity of the local music landscape.
Spokeswoman Mmoni Ngubane claimed Lesedi FM never officially runs a song of the year campaign anyway. She insisted they handle stakeholder gripes privately rather than fighting through press statements. It seems the corporation prefers silence over addressing why a total unknown took the crown.
Chairman Ayanda Rhoda felt disrespected when radio execs refused to engage or reply. The organization plans to escalate this mess directly to CEO Nomsa Chabeli and the board. They insist on holding the state-owned entity accountable for what looks like a rigged process.
Charts indicate the winning track sat at rank thirty-four barely two weeks after release. Rhoda argues it takes way longer for hits to gain real traction naturally. He suspects higher-ups meddled with the Lesedi FM music committee to force this specific outcome against actual listener preferences.
Other bangers like Magumba from Khadeair had way more street cred but got snubbed entirely. This drama creates unnecessary beef between artists while ruining trust in cultural institutions. The chairman believes this shadiness casts a dark cloud over the integrity of the local music landscape.
Spokeswoman Mmoni Ngubane claimed Lesedi FM never officially runs a song of the year campaign anyway. She insisted they handle stakeholder gripes privately rather than fighting through press statements. It seems the corporation prefers silence over addressing why a total unknown took the crown.
