Author: Ahmed Kajee

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The untold story behind the song that saved Dirty Dancing

Ahmed Kajee
19 November 2025

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This weekend only: The duets you’re bound to remember

Ahmed Kajee
14 November 2025

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The real reason Lenny Kravitz almost gave up before ‘Let Love Rule’

Ahmed Kajee
12 November 2025

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The hits that played while history was being rewritten

Ahmed Kajee
7 November 2025

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From Punk beginnings to Pop perfection: The story of Bananarama

Ahmed Kajee
5 November 2025

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What do Bon Jovi, Tom Cruise, and Maradona’s ‘Hand of God’ have in common?

Ahmed Kajee
31 October 2025

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Rod Stewart made disco cheeky — but one 1978 hit started as a total joke

Ahmed Kajee
24 October 2025

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Why Mariah Carey says success means nothing without the fans

Ahmed Kajee
22 October 2025

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Lion King, Mr Jones, and a new era for South Africa

Ahmed Kajee
17 October 2025

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Rod Stewart gets real about heartbreak, honesty, and songwriting

Ahmed Kajee
15 October 2025

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