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Nandos Rejects Nota Baloyi’s Lawsuit Regarding ‘Spirit’ Track

Nando's denies copyright infringement, stating it secured licensing rights from original publishers and will continue using Kwesta's 'Spirit' despite claims by former manager Baloyi.

Summary by The Citizen
Fast-food chain Nando’s has denied claims by music executive Nota Baloyi that it used music without permission in a recent advertising campaign. This comes after Baloyi reportedly threatened legal action and demanded R850 000, claiming Nando’s used Kwesta’s song Spirit without proper licensing. The track samples Brenda Fassie’s hit Kuyoze Kuyovalwa, and Baloyi’s record company, Urbantainment, holds the copyright to the sampled song. Baloyi, who …

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SA Hip Hop Mag broke the news in on Wednesday, January 28, 2026.
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