SABC replaces AKA with Cassper Nyovest on The Braai Show
Not so long ago Cassper Nyovest teased Mzansi when he indicated that he had secured a Tv gig. Well, honestly we didn’t think it was the Braai Show. Yes, Cassper Nyovest has landed a tv hosting with the public broadcaster SABC 1. In the wake of the new win, tweeps are not liking what SABC 1 has done to the previous host.
AKA hosted The Braai Show With AKA on SABC 1 for its season one and now it seems he has been replaced with his nemesis Cassper much to the dismay of both artists’ fans.
The Braai Show announced the switch up on Twitter, “The Braai Show returns with a sizzling hot season and the juiciest chops with Mzansi’s favourite A-listers hosted by multi-award-winning musician and businessman @CassperNyovest Every Thursday at 19:30 on SABC 1. #TheBraaiShowWithCassperNyovest”
SABC replaces AKA with Cassper Nyovest on The Braai Show
However, the news has seen AKA trending. AKA has since issued out a press replacement in regards to Nyovest new gig.
Kiernan “AKA” Forbes’ representatives have released a statement refuting the claims that he hired Cassper for the Braai Show. In a released statement, the company said, “Kiernan Forbes and his management team have become aware of insinuations that “The Braai Show”, of which he is the co-owner, will go ahead with a new presenter in its second season.
“Although not surprised by the opportunism, Mr Forbes does not regret the lack of integrity and legal foresight by those who have sought to proceed with this incompetently sanctioned plan.
“The matter has been with Mr Forbes’ legal team while a resolution to the impasse was being negotiated and will now be solely in their control to expedite legal intervention”
Entertainment Commentator Phil Mphela said, “AKA owns 50% of #TheBraaiShow & is the Executive Producer. I reached out to AKA’s management to get clarity on his involvement on #TheBraaiShowWithCass, and per the T Effect statement, he was not consulted for approval.#KgopoloReports
He further said, “Deducing from this statement and the info I have been able to gather. It would appear, the other producers on this project made an offer and signed Cassper without AKA’s approval as co-owner and executive producer. Did Cassper know that AKA still owns the IP?”
Here are some of the comments that flooded social media.
“Cass will back off from this deal when he learns AKA is a part-owner. He was so spicy this morning shame”
“Buh why does he need to take legal action if he wants success on the show that he kind of own? Shame! Sometimes people must know where to place their beef!”
“In fact, That should have been big news…SABC is actually willing to pay Royalties for IP since they have a track record of not doing so… They own everything they air… This sounds like a SABC insider swindle”
“Yeah not doubting it but who holds a majority of the stake… That’s the person that signs off on these things… Thinking face Since when did SABC cut deals with production houses, usually they purchase the full rights to the show… They could run repeats all week and they won’t see a cent”