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TimesLIVE
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
- TimesLIVE
Nirvana Nokwe 'prioritising music' after graduation
Nirvana Nokwe is gearing up to make waves in the music scene after recently graduating from the Academy of Sound Engineering. While studying in the television and screen arts division when she first enrolled, Nokwe also got to engage with students who did music. 'It was a beautiful intersection between my music and my filmmaking work. I was studying to be behind the camera. I just started creating really strong relationships with people in the sound division and they called me in to be a part of their projects. I didn't exist in just one space,' she told TshisaLIVE. She will soon release a single called Mama with Master KG and Goon Flavour as they launch their upcoming EP. 'It's been so amazing collaborating with them. They featured me on one of their songs. This song is such a beautiful compliment to what's happening in my life. Mama is a song that's so close to my heart, especially now, because books before boys — because boys bring babies. 'This song is about me thanking uMama for supporting me and helping me keep focused, not me giving my life, faith, and destiny away to boys, now that I'm graduating. I'm just so grateful to my mother. My mother really taught me to prioritise myself before love and is always giving me advice about love and dating. She's always telling me to have a life and have a strong connection with God first.' While Nokwe is used to dominating the screens, she'll soon be on the airwaves as she returns to her first love. 'I am really prioritising my music this year. I'm really putting in a lot of effort into music, and working on my own stuff.' Beyond the limelight, Nokwe wears many hats. In 2024 she launched the Connect Supper Club, which provides a platform for inspiring discussions, networking and collaboration, paired with fine dining and a sophisticated ambience.
IOL News
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- IOL News
Unpacking the heartbreak of music contracts: Nomcebo Zikode's disturbing journey
Music contracts constitute the backbone of an artist's career, dictating crucial aspects such as financial arrangements and ownership rights. In a heartfelt message, she revealed a disheartening truth: she and her record label, Emazulwini Productions, have yet to see a single cent from the global hit 'Jerusalema', a song that propelled to international fame in collaboration with Master KG . Yesterday morning, as I scrolled through my Instagram feed, I stumbled upon a touching post from renowned South African singer Nomcebo Zikode . This revelation is particularly tragic, given the song's monumental success since its release in 2020. 'Jerusalema' became a viral sensation, uniting people across the globe during the Covid-19 pandemic with its infectious rhythm and inspiring dance challenges on platforms like TikTok. Yet, beneath this celebrated facade lies a disturbing tale of contractual disputes and unresolved financial obligations. In her statement, Zikode expressed profound disappointment following a legal defeat against Open Mic Productions, revealing that she had never received any payment for her work. She described the Gauteng High Court's judgment as 'fundamentally flawed and deeply troubling.' This legal tussle, which has been ongoing since 2022, has shaken the foundations of trust in the music industry and left artists questioning the fairness of their representation. As the public reacts to Zikode's woes, fans and fellow artists alike are voicing their concerns and seeking clarity on her contract agreement. Commenters on her post posed pointed questions, asking, 'What did your contract say?' and 'What kind of deal did you sign?' In response, Zikode clarified her situation, stating that while her obligation was to deliver two albums for the recording label, she cannot fulfill this until she receives pay for the chart-topping tracks 'Jerusalema' and 'Xola Moya Wam'. Zikode stressed that their initial agreement stipulated payments every three months, a commitment she believes has been significantly overlooked.
