Local rapper AKA sat wondering why South African Airways doesn't have a 100% local playlist as he was waiting for the aeroplane to take flight.
It bothered the 'Daddy Issues' rapper so much that he decided to ask the airline why in a not so well thought out tweet.
Dear @flysaa, as I sit waiting to take off, Im wondering why the playlist while we board does not consist of solely 100% South African music. Please 🙏🏼 ... It would be much appreciated.
— AKA (@akaworldwide) July 15, 2018
Once tweeps caught wind of the rapper's tweet, many users poked fun at his request.
Imagine listening to Autotune whole flying ayi.ngeke pic.twitter.com/GWWtSZoBj3
— 🦇●●BlackTea●●🦇 (@MrClear_SA) July 15, 2018
Please sit still in your seat and stop been a drama queen 👑
Listening to Autotune in a flight with make Jet lag worse pic.twitter.com/dkY1ADdIrH
— Problem😭😂 (@JustProblem_) July 15, 2018
Ntate AKA if you want South African music to be played on SAA just put your earphones on your cellphone and play your music xhaa! pic.twitter.com/X1JTcO0Edx
— Hebathong K9🇳🇬 (@OMG_itsK9) July 15, 2018
Music is music , international local if it's Good there shouldn't be an issue, I don't see alot of local artist supporting local designer's... you guys wear Versace Gucci, but complain about international music... but I still love you aka big fan #TMB on playlist
— Xolani (@Krazi_J) July 15, 2018
Speaking to TshisaLIVE, SAA spokesperson Tlali Tlali said that they are committed to supporting local content, but they have to cater to all their customers' preferences.
"There must be no doubt in the minds of our local artists about opportunities to showcase their music on our platforms. We support local content and will continue to carry it on our on-board platforms as part of our in-flight entertainment content. We are equally cognisant of the space in which we operate. We are a pan African airline with a global footprint. This means we must accommodate the preferences of all our customers."
Furthermore, Thali states that "copyright and licensing requirements to equipment and budget" play a big part in want kind of content they are able to have on their flights.