Rouge Inks Major Deal With Warner Music South Africa

She's back with a bang

By  | Apr 29, 2022, 11:19 AM 

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Congratulations are in order for multi – talented rapper, singer, tv presenter and scriptwriter, Rouge who has inked a deal with Warner Music South Africa.

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Rouge born Deko Barbara-Jessica Wedi is no stranger to both the radio airwaves and the silver screen. Having won the most prestigious awards in music, and television and film respectively - including a South African Film and Television Award (SAFTA) for Best Micro Budget Film Award, and a South African Music Award (SAMA) for Best Music Video of the Year; Rouge is ready for her new era with her eyes set on the global stage.



Her on Screen presenting credits include The Coalition on Vuzu TV, Remix SA on SABC 1 and Hall’s SA’s competition #HallsOMFCC. Listed one of Africa’s six best female rappers by Hip hop website Creative hip-hop, 5 Awards and 7 nominations under her belt, Rouge has already proven her heavy weight status. 

Gath Brown, Creative Lead at WMSA says Rouge carries the aura of a star; "She walks into any room and effortlessly becomes the centerpiece. We believe that there is so much more that she has to offer that hasn’t been tapped into. This new chapter embodies a bold and edgy Rouge, who is unapologetic about her superstardom. We as WMSA are excited to walk the next chapter with the undeniably talented star," he said.

The singer said people have been waiting for her music and she cannot wait. “I am so excited to join the Warner family, I already feel like I have an active team, who are a part of the new Rouge era”. I believe with the backing of the right team; my eyes can now be focused on the world. People have been waiting for the music and it’s coming, with twice the punch” says Rouge.

The rapper has been quiet for a while now and we have been heard about her boss moves in a while. In 2020 she was rumoured to be beefing with Nadia Nakai but she shutdown those rumours. In an interview with Mac G on his Youtube Podcast series, Podcast and Chill With MacG, she decided to set the record straight.

"I've known Nadia for a while, we've been knowing each other, and it's just that life and we pushed us in different directions. We have different circles and our different spaces. Not to say that when we do see each other, it's not a thing of argh I'm not greeting, When I see her, We say hi."

“Honestly speaking, there is no beef. There is no problem between Nadia and I. It gets really frustrating, the fact that people are trying to create that. It's very very annoying,” said Rouge.

Image Cred: Instagram @rouge_rapper

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