Story teller - actor (both screen play and theatre), writer, voice-over (Both radio and screen), Music producer.
Born in Limpopo, Giyani, Zava Village. 1997 - 01 - 11. Noel Matriculated in 2014 at the age of 17. and enrolled for Sport Management (2015) in Tshwane University of Technology. in 2016 he decided not to register to follow his high-school dream of wanting to be an actor. But due to being disadvantaged, being far from theatres and art centre, he had to go to Soweto where he started at a Community theatre managed by a closed friend Paul Noko named Dala Arts Community Theatre in Soweto in 2016, after few months in theatre, he audition to study N Dip Drama in Tshwane University of Technology and got accepted to study in the year 2017. In 2017 he enrolled at the university, which he is still studying at as a Third year student.
By 2007 Noel was already an actor having being featured in a lot of sketch dramas in church and also got featured in 2014 in a performance dedicated for his principal on his farewell to retirements. In 2016, Noel auditioned in the MTV Shuga but he didn't make it through the audition panel. By 2017 he was featured in theatre (school's projects) Festival after festival, namely; Rostrum Relloute, Dir-Action,s Verve and voice, and he only managed to audition once for Skeem-Saam for the character "Noah", but due language limitation he didn't make it through. Again in 2018 he was heavily featured in these school projects, same year he went to audition again for MTV Shuga and didn't not make it again (2018). In 2019 Noel landed his first television role in the SABC 2 - Xitsonga telanovela called Giyani Land Of Blood, playing the character of Mahlori Pero Baloyi.
When did you start realizing that you have a Gift of Acting?
At first it was in church when we used to create our own sketches. Then in 2011, I was in consideration of making it a career from a hobby ... But never really got the chance cos of lack of information on how to be an actor. In 2014 I was featured on a farewell party celebration which in the program they had A drama and it drew everyone's attention that I had it in me. And some of them that were in with us.
Who is your Main Role Model in the entertainment industry and Why?
Honestly speaking. I have none. Always been inspired by actors who can show their versatility and those who are able not to lie but connect with the audience. Charles Baloyi, Nico Makhabele, Fumani Shilubani and many legends to mention. But Sdumo Mtshali is the reason I wanted to venture in acting. He's studied it in Durban University of Technology and went to win the Amstel class act. That was ignition to me.
Would you say Acting is Talent or a Skill?
Acting is both a skill and talent. Acting like music has techniques and you have to master the technique, as a talent you have to nature it
What is your response to the "Language Limitations" in the entertainment industry?
My view is that all is hard for a black person in SA. It's something that is still coming for all the languages too. Not only Xitsonga but also the likes of Isiswati and other Nguni languages.
What is the Story Behind the Community Theater "Dala Arts"?
Dala Arts is a community theatre, it's serves primarily as the foundation with Writing, Acting, singing, performance, Directing, marketing, promptly class to foundation phases and the youth. Bringing back culture, education, entertainment and the amusing techniques of theatre and it's history.
That's where I met the founder Paul Noko Maja and he was then my neighbor. I worked my ambition and endurance in learning.
You are also into Trap/Hip hop world, How do you survive in the music world together with Acting?
??. Yeah aye. I been doing and still in the music ever since 2007 at the love life project as part of poetry. Had to actually leave for more ambition to literally rap solo. Couldn't record for a while, till I met Perfect "Ndzalama Nukeri" and Maodi "Audrick Ngobeni", that's when Most Intelligent Boys "M.I.B" came about. We spent some time planning till we record in 2011, hardcore diss track. Went on to perform with DNP, DUG, Sphola, Amunation and some others. Not long we disbanded. I went solo, to release "The life I deserve" performed in various places include at school Zava High. Then reunion with M.I.B now with Chizz Collins. Released a mixtapes... Still with them homies on the crew. Still doing art separately. Now I make beats, more on trap beats. I trap in Tsonga and other languages. I can rap and tell a story or poem.
I sell beats. Just name the genre and I give it my creative. With the fusion of mixtures from views.
Tsonga Noel... What is the Story behind that Stage name?
Tsonga Noel. Yeah Aye. My Name is Noel Ntshuxeko Baloyi. Nicknames: KC, Touché, Shorty 6, Trap Gawd, Koel 'n Cruel. Tsonga Noel is the name I feel very humbled and proud. ..."Mina ni Mtondolovhani, ni gwambe, ni Waka Ncila ava ololi. So kahle ka kahle ni rhangela ndzavuko na ririmu ra manana." Tsonga Noel - _Nyiko i Ntshuxeko_ that's more about identity.
What is the difference between Tsonga Noel and Mahlori from Giyani Land of Blood?
I really won't have much on this. But lemme say that's two people and in different world. Life is real, so is Acting. Two worlds though cause I tap into another being's life.
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Few Years to come, Where will Tsonga Noel be?
Neh. Life it's almost about revealing and finding. I guess we will see the fruit. It's only hope and work.
Shout Outs
?. Shout out to cameras, doing the most. Na tlanga. Shout to you Ralph J for reaching out. Shout Out M.I.B. Shout out To Paul Noko, Shout to Rejoinder and Volkano, Shout out to Vest, Shout out Nico Mkhabele. And everyone especially my family mom and grandma. ??
Mosiuoa Monaheng Known to his fans as Troy_M, was born and bred in Free state, Botshabelo. Growing up in a family that loved music and had a large collection of records. The likes of Michael Jackson, DJ Bojo mujo, Stimela and O’jays inspired him to pursue music as a career. The 23yr old recorded his first song in his own bedroom using a cheap dynamic microphone and a computer at the tender age of 15.
As Troy_M’s musical skills developed. He created a fresh and unique sound in the efforts to define his style of music, naming it “Melodic trap’’. This sound is a
mixture of R&B, Trap music and alternative Afro sounds. It’s the fusion of these unconventional musical elements and contemporary sounds and the edition of ad-libs to the rhythm that compliment and complete beats.
You've grown in a Family that Loves Music, do you think there would be a difference in your music career if your family had no love for Music?
Yes, for sure. See the foundation is the most critical stage of a child while growing up, so if it wasn’t for My parents to instill the tone and feeling inside of me, I could have gone for a 9-5 job or furthered my studies and became a lawyer or something. But in short My music is impacted by my foundation so if that foundation was on a different path I think I could have been a lawyer.
What are the Advantages and Challenges in the Music industry around your hood according to your experiences?
Well, the number 1 challenge is Music business in my hood, people are very uniformed when it comes to music, I mean stuff like Copy right, SAMRO, RISA, SAPRA are very far and that’s a challenge itself as they don’t want to know about such, and to think first about travelling to Joburg and getting their music profile straight, by that I mean to visit places like SAMRO to register their Music, again that is a challenge, transport is the challenge, and I’d say that people are very stereotypical, they have the mentality that they want to make it, but they don’t want to make it, if you understand Lol ?
What does it means to you working with one of the biggest Rappers in Lesotho Ntate Stunna?
It’s awesome, very awesome. It’s quite an experience to me, it is something I never anticipated will happen nor something I never did. The experience of the whole EP was just amazing, I’d say that God was responsible and God was the one who actually did the whole EP. it’s Unbelievable what we went through.
The motivation behind the Ep was gained when I’d go to Mountains, malls and just to view the different areas of Lesotho, that gave me amazing experience and it was Amazing.
Would you say Rapping is Talent or a Skill?
In my opinion, rapping is a skill. Because everyone can rap these days, can have their own flow and master them, rapping is art and one needs to master it still. So to me Rap needs passion, authenticity and open mind that’s it.
What is the motive behind your writings especially your latest projects?
The motive would be to directing other people's passion, like if one feels angry, bad, depressed, mad and hopeless, My motive would be to direct people's emotions towards a good thing. My MOTIVE IS GIVE HOPE TO THE HOPELESS IN A SENSE OF MUSIC. That is My Motive
You've Shared and Opened stage with many big artists in South Africa, while a lot of upcoming artists struggle to do... what tips can you share with them so they can also get there?
Interesting Question, well I’d say the most fundamental thing to be on that level would be instead of releasing music they should try to do business with music, learn music on a business side, because business one collaborate with partners not only promoters. They got to lean on a business side in engaging on music workshops, that is the most important factor; to learn on how to maneuver round this Music business and as much as releasing music if the number 1 pointer but learning music business side can move you from ground zero to the Level of Casssper and sharing stage with them, and lastly knowing how to engaging with people.
What is the story behind your stage name "Troy_M"?
Well the name was given to me by the rapper by the name of Nex, well we were having a conversation saying “I want to move from the name current name I am using which was Daddy Pain to a better name for my stage appearance” my first was option was TeeRoy, and after a few month I was signed by Ilema Records and Thembile suggested instead of being TeeRoy rather be Troy and add underscore M for Mosiuoa my real name, since there are a lot of Troy’s in the world. Currently my Name is going to change to Troy Mosiuoa. Yeh that’s the case about the name.
How is the Covid-19SA Lockdown affecting the Music industry?.
In terms of us Artists, the lockdown has impacted us drastically, because the capital is generated through bookings on shows and events, as part of events and shows remember that people are not permitted to attend nor have gigs. So artists don’t generate income.
You are a Rapper, Beat Maker and a Producer, if you were to choose one, what would it be and why?
Uhmmmmm, now that’s a bit steep now!!! But I’d choose Production, because being a producer is a gift from God, I am gifted on that one, because that’s what I do best, no doubt I do best on that. So Production it is.
Follow Troy_M On:
Facebook - Troy Nation SA
Twitter - @Troy_M
Shout Outs:
Obvious, Firstly Shout out to God as He gave me Talent, Secondly my family and my Wife, Shout out to my team and when I say team I mean Tronix, PenyaPlay, SEFI music, Shout out to Tsa Moshoeshoe, shout out to Trey, to my Fans and shout out to everyone man..
STAY HOME AND BE SAFE. sure
Mthobisi Mayisa (24) who is known as Plagaswiss from Mpumalanga Millikenfarm is a Hiphop /Trap/ Afropop artist who inspire a lot of young upcoming artists in terms of pushing content and making moves
After making his debut national Tv perfomance on Expressions (SABC1) MBV TV and doing extras on eTV's popular show (Rhythm City), the artist career has topped his upcoming circle to a blowing up mode
Like most South Africans, Plagaswiss comes from a very poor backround with his siblings and Grandmother (Gogo shongwe), the young aspiring artist then decided to further his husstle by changing his location to Johannesburg (Guateng) pushing his latest single Kotabag of which opened lot of doors for him in 2019
Being from a Backround with limited resources, it didnt discourage him not in a bit, yet he is still pushing his music without any sponsership or record label, "im not giving up until i reach my goals"... says Plagaswiss
In 2018/ 2019 Plagaswiss made waves on national radio stations and local stations,
he got invited twice on Ligwalagwa FM's "Mid-day Grooves" with (Sfiso Kingdom Mkhabela) and the Mzansi Breakfast Show with (Dumsane Simelane and Lungile Mango)
Plagaswiss also got invited on Metro FM and Ukhozi FM for interviews ..
He got shortlisted as finalist Face of Switch Energydrink Search and nominated as Husttler of the Year on 011 Awards category
Plagaswiss shared stage with Kraizze ATM, Skandi Kid, Kelly Khumalo, Destruction Boys and more...
If you were not a Rapper/Trap artist, What would you be?
I would be a Poet, before I got into Hip Hop i used to write poems, so I guess that's where it all started and the rhythm developed inside me
If you were to choose between Music and Acting, what would you choose and why?
I'd definitely choose Music bro! Acting was just an additional plan to boost my career through media
How was the experience of being an extra cast on Rhythm City and how did that boost your profile?
Doing the Rhythm City extra cast was fun, it boosted My career in a big way, though I was just doing the untitled extras but to me it was big
You've achieved quite a lot of things that most upcoming artists struggle to, What few tips can you share to them so they may also follow?
Upcoming artists need to invest on their music. Don't be lazy, dont beg too much, ask for guidelines on this journey, stick to your own genre, be humble and mostly beleive in yourself
What is the good and the bad thing about Hip hop in your hood according to your experiences?
I'm from a hood of less knowledge, they think music is priceless. developing them to vibe to hip hop is very hard
Good thing is that most people respect my work around my place
What are the best moments / Highlights has Music gave you?
Perfoming at Expressions on SABC 1 / MBV Tv, these are the greatest highlights I'm grateful to my music so far
Plagaswiss... what is the story behind this stage name?
Man I got this name through my hustle, My actions and my music
On the street, when someone is brave and doing the most, we usually say he/she has a plug
I guess that's how I got the name as well
What can we expect from Plagaswiss after lockdown?
I have a lot of things that are recently on hold, I have a new song that I'm planning to push and 3 Tv appearances in line that are on hold due to lockdown, so fans can expect big things
Follow Plagaswiss On:
facebook: Plagaswiss_zar
Twitter : @plagaswiss1
Instagram: @Plagaswiss
Shout Outs
Thanks to everyone who download my music, my fans, Megah from profound lab, nhlanhla stukz who is also assisting me on my career, Tegee Casting Agency
Love You all ??
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Born in Lesotho but raised in South Africa, Soweto Orlando West. Stage name “ Angela Sweetness” / Aus Tshepang. Sweetness is a multi talented person who fell in love with the Art from a very tender age.
Born on the 23rd of April 1998. Sweetness went to public schools like most people but refused to get stuck with township mentality. Sweetness is an upcoming Radio and TV host, Actress, Model, Music video vixen and Author. She enrolled with City Varsity for professional acting for camera but couldn’t complete due to nance.
However, that did not stop her from living up her dreams. She told herself that she shall strive for excellence all the time in whatever she does.
Sweetness started her own media club called “It takes a village youth club” and it has excelled since then. She has recently started her own media club called Driven Gear which aims to promote upcoming artists and put them on the map. Sweetness has spread to managing upcoming Youth Artists from South Africa and Neighbouring countries.Her wish is to see upcoming artists making moves and being succesful in the industry, also working towards her own personal goals.
She believes that in life everyone has a purpose, and therefor we should always strive for the best.
Who is your main inspiration in your Media Personality journey?
Bonang Matheba, I live by the statement she once told me; "People have things to do, you're not anyone's Priority". I look up to her
If you were to choose one stream out of all what you do, what would it be
Definitely TV presenting, simply because I enjoy it more than the other streams and I kill it better, I can also express Myself more through it.
When did you start realizing that you have this talent?
I've always been a loud and a very fun child but I couldn't understand what it was until grade 9, that's when I realised I'm actually talented.
What difference do you think there would be if you would have completed your acting course? Would you like to continue studying in future?
I believe I would have been very far by now, however I believe I'm still young and there's still much to achieve, I still have time and yes I'm definitely continuing with my course after this lockdown but this time I will be doing theatre.
What is the story behind "Driven Gear"?
Driven Dear is a platform created for upcoming artists like myself. Artists will get to promote their work on the page and showcase their talents there
What is the good and the bad thing about the media and entertainment industry according to your experiences?
The entertainment industry isn't a walk at the park, as a young female upcoming artist, men who have made it in the industry tend to believe they can emotionally and sexually abuse us because we are young and hungry for work, if You're weak you'll fall for it, but it has its good sides too I like the fact I can engage with a lot of socialites, so motivation is presented to me, leaving me all motivated and hyped up
Few years from now, where will Angela Sweetness be?
Lol definitely she would have secured an impressing role in one of Mzansi's leading TV soapies and owning a SAFTA to her name
How is the response from your family and friends towards your journey?
My family has always been supportive,so they understand my journey and the support I have been getting is really overwhelming
Who is your celebrity crush and why? ?
Lol I'm not sure if it's a crush but I really adore Ntate Stunna, simply because he's a hommie doing the most in Africa and he's so original
Follow Sweetness on:
Facebook - Angela Sweetness
Instagram - @aus_tshepang
Shout Outs
A huge shout out to my family, my ancestors for always guiding me and of course to Rap type Magazine?
Driven by her passion for music, motivated by her dreams, Born Busisiwe Soba from Randfontein (west side of Johannesburg).
South African hip-hop awards “The Corner Cypher Top 30” 2016 Nominee for her single Titled “Thul’bheke” which is one of the songs on her B.O.T.D EP, (Because Of These Dreams). She officially released her EP on 09 August 2017, which became HYPE MAGAZINE’s “HYPEMUSIC” Most
played Songs Since 16 August 2017.
You have so many Achievements in the music business, what are the 5 tips of Music breakthrough in Mzansi can you share to the upcoming artists out there?
• Don't conform to social standards to fit in, the game needs change.
• Remain true to yourself, trust your journey and trust your craft.
• Consistency is key.
• You need a solid team, not only that but a solid circle, people that have your best interest at heart.
•Respect everyone especially the people that support you, people that stream your music. Those people can either make you or break you.
Who or what got you into hip-hop?
I was first introduced to hip hop when I was 8 years old. However, I did not know that it was hip hop, I used to write lyrics as a way to blow off steam and escape reality, little did I know that the foundation of who I’m becoming today was being laid. I was never allowed to go play with other kids that much, my mom would rather have me in the house studying. As I grew up I later then realized that I did not own hip hop when I first heard ‘Leather So Soft’ by Lil Wayne. I played that song so much my mom ended up knowing the lyrics; she then started getting me more music from my older cousin. Then I came across Drake and other artists.
Is Rapping a talent or a Skill? What's your say in this according to your opinion?
It is both, I believe. Talent is natural, it is easier compared to the skill - Skill needs hard work and dedication more than talent does, I believe. There are
People who were just born with the talent and there are those who were not but mastered the skill. Then there are those who have both.
What is the story behind your stage name 3ple B?
A very funny story... I was in studio, I was around 16 , yeah , I was recording my verse for a song we were all recording with the boys I had no Nick name at that
time . And by " Boys" I mean the 1st crew to recruit me, it was called " Ghetto Hustle" it had another group under it which was " Terror House" I think
and I was under that and I was the only girl at that time that could rap. So I started my verse by saying " Triple B , baddest b**** ballin..." ? and continued
With my verse. After that the boys started saying “That’s your name from now going forward" and I've been Triple B ever since. I then decided to choose a deeper Meaning behind those 3 B's that connects to my name “Busisiwe" and I have always felt that I am Blessed, the rest will unfold itself as time goes and because everyone calls me " B" anyway.
What is the good and the bad thing about being a female Rapper in Mzansi according to your experiences?
I believe that there is a demand for female rappers in mzansi and platforms to support them, but the problem is they have to screen a lot of talent and more than 70% of them being mediocre or not having the right quality or properly registered on associations like Samro, Risa, Sampra, and Cappaso etc.
In addition to that, it is about how you present and promote yourself on platforms, brands and most importantly the fans because they are the ones that make everything possible.
What makes the Best Rapper?
In my opinion, I would say it takes hard work, Dedication, Consistency and Staying true to yourself and having the ability to adapt and analyze trends and not always stay on your comfort zone.
Your latest EP Verification, is the outcome the way you expected it or it went beyond your expectations?
The feedback from the verification EP was unexpected, because it was just connecting me with more likeminded artists and producers a cross the world who want to collaborate on projects and already starting off 2020 we have just released a new single Titled “This N That” with Notic a rapper from Toronto on the 1st of March. In addition, we are currently working on a project with Producers from Finland “Cut Beetlez” and we will be releasing a new single Titled Rich Cocoa soon.
Verification EP has really opened and it is still opening doors for me and I am very grateful to everyone who has streamed and given my music a platform, most importantly, the people who helped me make this project a reality BeatsbyBlass, PhilaBoi_K, One Shaman, MusicbyOTTO, Jon Snow and Sonic.
How has the response been from family and friends from then until now?
My family is very supportive, especially my mom. She is my day one from the first track I did she has been my number one fan. I am grateful for all the support
She gives all her prayers and my siblings that support and believe in my dreams.
How has the Convid-19 SA Lockdown affect the music and entertainment industry according to your experiences?
I think it has brought the industry closer together and now the ability to adapt comes to play, most artist and djs have come up with online shows and it has been a transition which has been happening for a while since everything has gone digital. Now it is just a way of funding means to monetize online and keep the revenue going and since everyone is on lockdown it is the perfect time to release music and content.
Shout Outs:
I would like to send a shout out to everyone who will get to read this article, everyone who listens to my music. A big shout out to you guys Rap Type Magazine thank you for the platform.
From humble beginnings Thaabe Letsie, popularly known as MegaHertz AKA ntate Stunna, began his career in 2014 with a single titled “from khaya to jozi”(2015) from khaya to jozi Deluxe edition(2017) and dirty shoes mixtape produced by Mega Hertz.
Produce Ntloheleng by Irysh Da Princess along with follow up tracks “half a million” mixed and mastered by Lava wa Mrepa.
With just a few songs under his belt, MegaHertz fast enjoyed a huge following in Lesotho and neighbouring country South Africa and Botswana due to his unique approach to Hip Hop. Producted whether video that was loved by international community enjoyed more than 1 million viewers
Due to his raw and unique style in Hip Hop, Stunna has caught the attention of mainstream artists and has shared the stage with the likes of DJ Tira/ NaakMusiq/ Major Leagues /Riky Rick and many more. In 2019 he is featured Khotho by Juvy
Who or what got you to Hip hop?
The likes of G Unit
If Hip hop didn't exist, Where would Ntate Stunna be?
Maybe I'd be a famo musician.. One thing Forsure it would be something that has to do with music
From your first release "From Khaya to Jozi" to Your Latest release "Ke Thata" how has your Journey been?
It has been challenging.. Trying get to the mainstream with. Different sound
What is the Good and the Bad thing about Hip hop in Lesotho according to your experiences?
Not enough platforms to showcase hip hop talent is the biggest challenge
As the Worl is currently experiencing a crisis with the Covid19, how is this affecting the music and entertainment industry?
Artists make most of their income from events
So the crisis has really affected the entertainment industry at large
Ntate Stunna... what is the story behind this stage name?
Nothing really dramatic its just a nick name I got from the hood
I used to go by the stage name Mega Hertz..
Your latest hit "Ke Thata"... what is the story behind this hit track?
The sound it'self has a lot of Sesotho feel (famo) in it.. And famo songs are about self praise
What makes a good Rap artist in your opinion?
Creativity.. How you articulate your craft
Surely there are so many people out there who wish to get where you are, What wise words van you install in their minds?
Beleive in yourself and dream big... You can go as far as you dream..
Follow Ntate Stunna On:
Facebook: Ntate stunna/ Megahertz
Instagram: @ntatestunna
Shout Outs
My fans and supporters.. Everybody who believes in me..
Kganya Mogashoa studied Visual Arts in High School. Amongst her many accomplishments, Her first successful achievement was being selected as a top student for visual arts in grade 11.
She often does live Paintings for worship nights at her local church.
Kganya is an Interior Design graduate at the University of Johannesburg.
Accomplishments:
- She was selected for the Newtown.Now Women's month Celebration" live painting competition to refurbish and revive a park in Newtown
- She painted a live painting in honor of Ellen Kuzwayo for Women's Month at the Ditsong Museum of Cultural History in Pretoria
- She Participated in doing a live painting for Ritevac TV (The Creative Hangout) in honor of African Women and the fight against Genger based Violence
- She recently painted a live painting at the Zulu Wedding Movie Premier in Sandton
What is the good and bad thing about Visual Art according to your experiences?
The good thing is that you get to freely express yourself and bring the creativity in your heart and mind to life.
On the bad side, getting recognised in the art industry can be difficult. Emerging artists are often shunned upon and a lot of well-established art galleries are not willing to give them a chance. The Visual Art space in South Africa is still growing. Art is not seen as something worth investing in for a lot of people in the country. People will enjoy seeing your work but it’s either they can’t afford it or they just won’t buy it for many other reasons. Some people don’t take art seriously and they look down on you.
Connecting with other well established artists can also be difficult. Some do not want to share information with you or help you. As a black female artist, it is difficult to thrive in the art industry. A lot of the times you are not taken seriously, especially when you trying to grow a business, or you
can be taken advantage of.
What impact does your work have on current social affairs?
I have participated in doing art projects for social events relating to women empowerment and gender based violence. I am very passionate about addressing gender inequality issues and communicating Godly principals through my artwork. I hope to change the narrative about women in society and make a difference in people’s lives.
How do you seek opportunities in the visual art world?
You seek opportunities by mostly networking and participating in art events that are relevant to you
How do you price your artworks?
There are different methods of pricing depending on the artist and their work. You always have to make sure that you have covered the cost of the materials you have spent money on to produce your art. You can charge a certain amount per hour or charge based on the size of your art.
Pricing is not easy, but ultimately as the artist you are going to use your own discretion because you know best how much effort you have put into your work. Nobody can decide that for you. Sometimes you can negotiate the price with your client, but don’t make it a habit. Be confident in what you believe and feel your art is worth.
What makes a great visual artist in your opinion?
Someone who is bold to share their creativity with the rest of the world. A great visual artist is humble and unafraid of competition, willing to share opportunities with others, always looking for ways to make a difference in the world with their art and willing to help other artists who are struggling. A great artist uses their gifts and talents to change people’s lives.
You studied Interior Design, yet giving attention to Visual Art. How do you balance or handle the two?
I worked full time as an Interior Designer up until the end of last year. It was becoming difficult to balance the two as my art business was also growing and starting to interfere with my then 9 to 5 job. I also was not enjoying my job as an Interior Designer so I decided to quit and follow my passion in art because life is too short to be holding onto a career you do not like.
If your artworks had anything to do with Rap or Hip Hop, would it have the same impact like it does with spirituality and empowering women?
Yes, definitely. I believe I can make a difference in any space I am in. My creativity is not limited to one specific area.
How is the response from family and friends towards your Visual Art journey?
Mostly, family members do not understand what I am doing. As a result they do not believe in me or value what I am doing as a career. I find that I get overwhelmingly good responses from strangers and some friends. It is mostly people outside of my family circle who support me the most.
There are only a selected few people in my family who believe in me.
Which artwork is your favorite and why that artwork?
Sophie
Luyanda is a Swazi born multi‐talented act, he has a degree in TV and Film production.
“After Graduating, I never looked back, I invested myself much into art. I did theatre performances in Swaziland together with TV dramas, “Haunted Fate”, “Vaat and Seet”. With all these plays, I’m representing Swaziland raising that flag high.
I left Swaziland after getting a slot on Hillbrow Radio. as a radio DJ and Producer, I believe that platform Opened my eyes and learnt about radio and tv being one thing. After a year I left hillbrow radio for teaching at Denver high school where I was teaching creative Arts and English.
Got a call from Royal News Africa radio, where I started as a broadcaster and later got promoted to being a station manager.
I believe in hard work and dedication, that’s why I get good reference from most of my previous workplaces. With all my pieces of work, music has been haunting me, I finally had time to release what was inside me, I had a first single (house soul) “Ngicela Ungithathe” which amazed lot of people with my talent and composition being on point, followed by a reggae single “Why tonight” and now a house soul “Angesabi lutho”.
Luyanda is currently working on a Swazi telenovella which he wrote, that features SA
biggest stars and programme managing new channel B.Mag Tv.
What Grabbed Your Attention in the TV and Film Production?
I don't wanna lie and say I was into tv and film, being from rural areas, such field is not exposed to us, it happened that I was a bright student and i got a scholarship from highschool, I didn't want to do these obvious careers, I wanted something new and challenging, there was Film and tv production and i gave it a try. Funny enough i fell in love with it since it was as same as music which I have a soft spot for
From Studying TV and Film Production to being a Radio DJ and Producer, What made you realize that TV and Radio are one thing?
On these plarfoms, we tell stories tha build communities, both platforms inspired, built the voice to the voiceless, it is as same as hearing or seeing in tv and hearing creates a picture from the things that you hear on radio
TV vs Radio, if you were to choose one, what would it be and why?
I am in love with both media tools but radio comes first, with radio i feel complete, i am myself and it feels so good to create a picture to someone's mind, radio relaxes my brain by the music played and good conversations
You have done so many things in the Media and Entertainment industry... would you say you have found one thing that you are passionate about? What is it and why?
I am passionate about everything in media, my strength is in media, media controls the wolrd and society, so in all I have done around media i have given my best and learnt, enjoy it even though sometimes it gets to be challenging as other people wish to see you crush in the industry, but being confident and knowing your story keeps one going and on a right pace
What is the Good and the Bad thing about being a Multi-Talented Person according to your experiences?
The good thing about being a multi-talented is; you are hands on, you learn more and you have access to the right information, you are open to many things that you get exposed to, you are not limited, you are not seasonal. However; there is a bad side about it, in some cases you confuse people, listeners and viewers are sensitive individuals, they would think maybe you are lost or maybe you have not yet find yourself.
Few years from now, where will Luyanda be in the Media and Entertainment industry?
Few years from now I see myself having my media house for voiceovers, film production and would love to have my own breakfast show for Ligwalagwala fm hosting with Amanda du Toit.
What is the Motive behind the Swazi Telenovella that you wrote?
The motive behind my Swati telenovella... mmmh you know it is so painful how swati language is not making waves in the media industry, the way it is so scarce in the entertainment sector, i feel it is time we young generation stand up and fight for the platform for our language, show the world that swati people can make it to this media industry and we must be given an opportunity, that all. and to swati people must believe in themselves
What makes a Good producer in your opinion?
Firstly a producer must have faith in his / her people (crew), believe in their input to every project, a producer must not be a dictator, at the end a project or show is not for his but for everyone. Meaning that a producer needs help to sucees from people he is working with
With a lot that is happening in the world at the moment, things such as Coronavirus, how are they affecting the Media and Entertainment industry?
I will go with general knowledge speculation of false statements first, statements which will be circulating (especially from outbreaks diseases), people believe they are from media even if they are tempered by chancers then they will be saying "haay media is a false partfom manipulating people,
Secondly; in most cases, media people are always at risk when they go gather information in places like hospitals where there are infected individuals, they may contaminate that virus while their mandate was to get fresh information and evidence to deliver to people, Another example is xenophobic attacks; media people have to be in such rough environment at any moment, the crowd can go against them in fear of being exposed being the individuals involved in such incidents
Shout Outs
I would like to first send a shout out to all people who gave me challenges (especially my enemies), without them I wouldn't be this strongest person, hustler, go getter, role model, inspirational person that i am today.
Secondly; everyone who put a hand in making my dreams come true, and shout out to my single life which makes me focus all the time ?
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Ayanda Dladla (BhutiMnandi), born on the 15th of August 1998. He's a South African Musician/Artist, song-writer, music director and performer who grew up in his hometown Mpophomeni. His journey as an artist began at a young age where he touched young souls in school talent shows. His first song was written in 2010 and recorded in 2011 on his 1st day at high school. The artist from a young age was already a performer you can watch, not only as a musician but a stage charisma. Besides music, he was recognized at an early age when he was performing stage dramas in grade 3 when the former premier of KZN Sbu Ndebele visited the school. In 2014 BhutiMnandi started becoming noticeable in the entertainment industry, more especially in his region during the boyznbucks days, he was compared to okmalumkoolkat from the style to the lingo. In his career he was alone but hustling his crew known as Records KZN from Pietermaritzburg.
In 2014 he dropped a single which saw him receiving few achievements.
What makes a Good performing Artist according to your experiences and opinions?
