Musicians unite to create Hlaudi Motsoeneng praise-song

26 May 2016 - 15:07 By Sefiso Hlongwane
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SABC big wigs have come out strongly to set the record straight over reports that it instructed radio stations to play a song praising Hlaudi Motsoeneng for enforcing the 90% local music quota. In fact the broadcaster has played no part in the commissioning of the praise song.

The track has been written and produced by musicians who want to pay tribute to the COO for the decision. 

Composed and led by seasoned poet, Mzwakhe Mbuli, the praise song, 'Thank You SABC' aims to celebrate and give thanks to Hlaudi for instituting the new music airplay format.

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During an interview on Morning Live earlier today, an excited Mzwakhe explained that the afrocentric song - which features gospel stars Deborah Fraser, Kholeka Sobiso, Solly Moholo, and an all-female choir - represents South Africa's diversity, in terms of languages and cultures.

  • Local musicians praise SABC 90% quota decisionLocal musicians including DJ Tira, Oskido, Cassper Nyovest, Zakes Bantwini and Arthur Mafokate have praised the SABC's decision to play 90 percent local music on 18 of its music radio stations over the next three months. 

Speaking to TMG Entertainment, SABC spokesperson Kaizer Kganyago denied claims that Hlaudi ordered all its 18 public radio stations to put the song on regular rotation

''It will played like any other music, because it's a song," he said.

In addition, he clarified that the SABC has nothing to do with the praise song, claiming "the music industry decided to do it on their own."

"Mzwakhe Mbuli and his people decided to thank the SABC, because they are happy about the 90% local quota decision. It is not commissioned by us. We have encouraged people to come up with songs, and this has become one of them. It's not an SABC song," he further explained.

Watch the clip of the SABC song of appreciation below:

 

 

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