By Wanique Block American singer Kelis has called out Beyoncé for using one of her songs as a sample without her permission. In her newest album, Renaissance, American musician Beyoncé has featured a sample from a Kelis track. The track is titled "Energy" and is sampled from Kelis' song called "Get Along with You". Written and produced by Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo of The Neptunes, "Get Along With You" was released as a part […]
By Katlego Sekhu Speaking to Dineo Ranaka and Sol Phenduka on 959 Breakfast this morning, Connie Ferguson let us into the love she and her late husband Shona Ferguson shared. The two met at a time when Connie wasn't interested in a relationship. "It was unexpected. When I met Shona I was at a time in my life when it was just me and Lesedi. I never wanted to get […]
By Zuko Komisa Nadia Nakai has posted pictures of her new home on social media. The celebrity recently announced that she had just become one of South Africa's newest homebuyers. She is a Johannesburg-born South African hip-hop recording artist who's currently dating Kiernan Jarryd Forbes Nakai obtained her degree in marketing communications and media studies at Monash University after finishing secondary school in Kenya. Her family has deep roots in Zimbabwe, […]
By Katlego Sekhu Joining 959 Breakfast with Dineo Ranaka and Sol Phenduka is actor and musician Nay Maps. Nay Maps is popularly known as Mxolisi on Uzalo and Dingaan on The Queen. The actor says he's always had a passion for the arts. "I've always had a passion for the arts. I knew that music and storytelling were definitely there."I was always called for plays in primary school and high […]
By Zuko Komisa There is a very big difference between a Eulogy and a person's Curriculum Vitae, better known as a CV. However, in certain instances, the fine distinction is missed by those giving the speech. An effective eulogy emphasizes the deceased's enduring influence on their family and community. Also Read: 22-year-old student killed by helicopter blade while reportedly taking a selfie A eulogy is all about skillfully distilling a […]
By Zuko Komisa Siya 'Slikour' Metane is one of South Africa's most foward thinking individuals when it comes to the business of entertainment and media, and in a new documentary, he shares his journey of how it all started. Slikour a groundbreaking rapper, artist, and businessman, is featured in the most recent edition of The Close-Up. He describes his amazing journey from his early years in Leondale, Katlehong, to the […]
By Zuko Komisa A lawsuit for the copyright infringement of the hugely successful song Jerusalema has been served to Master KG. Master KG's 2019 smash single "Jerusalema" has been the subject of ongoing controversy since co-writer Nomcebo Zikode claimed she hadn't received the royalties she was entitled to for her contributions to the song. Jerusalema is credited to having been written by Nomcebo and played for the master recording by […]