Author: Ahmed Kajee

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Music

Rob Thomas – The reluctant rock star who wrote his way to freedom

Ahmed Kajee
18 February 2026

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A male runner wearing a red cap and black-red outfit, bib number 35, smiles and raises his hand in celebration as he crosses the finish line at a race, just like he did last Christmas, with cheering spectators and banners in the background.
Events

Record smashed and Crocs conquer Northcliff at the Pirates 21K

Ahmed Kajee
16 February 2026

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A graphic with a yellow and white split background, the words Classic Countdown in black text with colored letters, above a large black circle containing 2004 in white—perfect for highlighting classic songs from that unforgettable year.
Music

If you had a flip phone and remember THAT series finale… this one’s for you

Ahmed Kajee
13 February 2026

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News

From FM to DRM: how HOT 1027 is helping shape the future of radio

Ahmed Kajee
13 February 2026
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A man with reddish hair sings "Last Christmas" into a vintage microphone, wearing a striped shirt and dark jacket. Classic Countdown Backstory is displayed in a box in the top left corner of the image.
Music

Number one on the Classic Countdown… but Rick Astley didn’t want it?

Ahmed Kajee
11 February 2026

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A boy sits alone on his bed using a phone. A door with a “KEEP OUT!” sign and a locked handle stands between him and a concerned woman listening outside, worried—just like Last Christmas, when things felt distant.
News

Parents: if your child locks themselves in their room with a phone, read this

Ahmed Kajee
10 February 2026
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A graphic with a red and white split background, displaying the text Classic Countdown above a black circle containing 1990 in white numbers—perfect for reliving top classic songs from the era.
Music

The moment a new decade found its sound

Ahmed Kajee
30 January 2026

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Five men with 1980s hairstyles and colorful outfits pose together against a light background. A banner at the top reads Classic Countdown Backstory, hinting at a nostalgic vibe reminiscent of hits like "Last Christmas.
Music

When Duran Duran stepped into Bond territory — and rock history followed

Ahmed Kajee
28 January 2026

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A graphic split vertically into green and white halves. The top has the text Classic Countdown with colored letters, while below, a large black circle with 1982 in white hints at classic songs from that iconic year.
Music

Before streaming, before smartphones… this was the year that set the rules

Ahmed Kajee
23 January 2026

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A striking Classic Countdown graphic displays a split red and white background with the words Classic Countdown above a black circle showing 1989 in white, where the "o" is yellow and the "d" is red.
Music

You won’t believe how much history is packed into these classic songs

Ahmed Kajee
26 December 2025

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