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Musician Bongani Fassie Talks About Music, Record Deals, Contracts, and Reading the Fine Print

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Musician and producer Bongani Fassie joins our Group Head of Financial Education, John Manyike, to talk about record deals, contracts, and the dangers of rushing through Ts & Cs. Drawing from his journey in the music industry, Bongani shares why reading the fine print isn’t just for artists – it’s a vital step for anyone signing a job offer, loan, or financial agreement

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Chapters
  • 00:00 Introduction
  • 01:25 Who is Bongani Fassie beyond the music?
  • 06:42 Growing up in Brenda Fassie’s shadow and making his own way.
  • 12:58 The reality of record deals and contracts in the music industry.
  • 19:40 Why so many artists (and everyday people) skip the fine print.
  • 25:11 The dangers of verbal agreements and trust without proof.
  • 32:05 Job offers, loans, and the Ts & Cs people overlook.
  • 39:18 Bongani’s personal lessons on money and hard choices.
  • 46:44 Practical advice: how to read contracts and ask the right questions.
  • 53:29 Bongani’s money motto: always pause, question, and protect yourself.
28 Aug 2025 English South Africa Education

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