Dailysun | Lesedi FM Under Fire for Song of the Year!

Free State Music Body Demands Clarity from Lesedi FM Over Song of the Year

The Free State Music Association (FSMA) has demanded an urgent explanation from Lesedi FM and the SABC over the station’s 2025 Song of the Year selection, alleging a lack of transparency has damaged trust in the platform. The winning song, “Ya Itshepelang Modimo” by Oufadafada, was announced to usher in the new year. However, the FSMA stated that the selection process lacks clear governance, verification, and judging criteria, undermining credib…

Dailysun | Lesedi FM under fire for Song of the Year!

FSMA has given Lesedi FM and the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) 24 hours to explain their decision.

Lesedi FM Song of the Year row sparks industry outrage

The Free State music industry is in turmoil following mounting controversy over Lesedi FM’s 2025 Song of the Year announcement, with an industry body now demanding urgent answers from the public broadcaster. The Free State Music Association (FSMA) has publicly called on Lesedi FM and the SABC to explain how the winning song was selected. According to the association, the lack of transparency was damaging trust in one of the province’s most influ…