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Cassper Nyovest accused of copying AKA with Maskandi wedding song

Cassper Nyovest and AKA

South African hip-hop artist Cassper Nyovest (real name Refiloe Maele Phoolo) has been accused of being an “AKA copycat” with maskandi song. 

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Fans accused him of copying his rival AKA after he released his latest Kwaito single titled “Sponono Sa Mme” featuring legendary Shwi No Mthekalawith some maskandi in it.

The rapper also released a song with Nigerian superstar D’Banj called Something for Something.

“Cassper’s fans used to mock AKA for doing Wedding songs Look who’s following his path now (sic),” – one Twitter user tweeted.

Another fan also implied that Mr Nyovest is always copying other musicians. “Cassper seems to not know where he wants to go. He followed Kwesta kwi kwaito and he sucks at it. He is now making weddings songs and he sucks at it. AKA is doing well with wedding songs. Whats next for Cassper? (sic),” – another tweep wrote.

Cassper Nyovest didn’t respond to the hate but did take to Twitter to say that the vibey song was made for the wedding season.

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Rapper AKA partners with Vth Season and Sony Music Africa

AKA partners with Vth Season and Sony Music Africa

Multi award-winning musician, AKA, announced this past weekend that he has partnered with the winning team, Vth Season and Sony Music Africa, for a global deal.

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This partnership signifies the spirit of a renewed positive relationship; the winning team brought you AKA’s LEVELS album, which is now certified double platinum, with singles All Eyes On Me, Congratulate and Run Jozi reaching platinum sales on streaming alone.

“I am proud to announce my new partnership with SONY Music Africa and Vth Season. This is a long term global deal that will take my music to new heights for many albums to come! Cheers to the future!” shares AKA.

This renewed partnership will see Vth Season and AKA create and market AKA’s music and brand across the continent and the world. Vth Season will also exclusively handle all of AKA bookings and touring outside of South Africa. Sony Music Africa will continue to license his music globally and will support exclusive AKA event properties to be announced in 2019.

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Rapper AKA fears for Kairo’s safety following ‘Dros rape’ incident

Rapper AKA and his daughter Kairo Forbes

Award-winning hip-hop artist AKA (real name Kiernan Jarryd Forbes) says he fears for his daughter’s safety Kairo Owethu Forbes after Dros Rape incident that left many South Africans shocked and sickened. 

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This comes after a 20-year-old Nicholas Ninow was accused of raping a seven-year-old girl in the bathroom of the Dros restaurant in Silverton, Pretoria, two weeks ago.

The accused could face additional charges of attempted murder because the child almost died.

“This is not just rape. A child almost died at Dros restaurant. That is why we say this should be escalated to a charge of attempted murder,” – Themba Masango, secretary-general of #NotInMyName said.

Ninow appeared at the Pretoria Magistrate’s Court this week facing charges of rape, drug possession and assault grievous bodily harm. 

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