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I started putting in the work when I
was eight years old, so I have always
been involved in the arts. Everything
I have ever done, including odd jobs
in the past, has been to fulfil the vision
I had with regards to the arts and
music. So besides just following my
passion, I don’t remember a time when
I definitely decided that I wanted to be
a musician.
What could you give a 40-minute
presentation on with absolutely
no preparation? Life, perseverance,
dreams and overcoming challenges.
I’m passionate about everyone’s
personal journeys because I believe
the more we share, the more people
get inspired. I could also give a
presentation about my life because
the more I tell my story, the more I get
inspired myself because it reminds me
of how far I’ve come.
What amazing things did you do
that no one was around to see? Doing
good deeds – whether it’s uplifting a
stranger’s spirit, making someone’s
day, or helping change someone’s
life. These are not even necessary for
people to see, for me, it’s about self-
fulfilment. It feels really good when I
do these things. I don’t feel like I need
to be glorified for it because being a
tool for change in someone’s life is a
reward in its own.
When people come to you for help,
what do they usually ask you to
assist them with? Most of the time,
it’s seeking advice about life and other
times, they ask for a recording deal.
Once in a while, people ask me to buy
them houses and cars. I deal with it by
making them understand that I’m not
in a position to be buying everyone
who asks a house or car. Generally, I
help where I can, but I also believe that
the best help you can give someone is
knowledge, contacts or a referral and
then it’s up to them how they nurture
those relationships.
What is something that many people
are obsessed with that you just don’t
get the point of? I think the world
cares too much about what people say
on social media. They would even go to
the extent of getting into debt trying to
please or impress people who actually
don’t care about them. Our worth
has turned into likes on InstagramPARTING SHOTS
Movie title that best describes
my life is...The Pursuit of
Happyness.
A fictional place I would like to
visit... Pandora, the exoplanetary
moon in the science fiction film
Avatar.
Favourite piece of clothing...
That is very hard because I cherish
my whole wardrobe. If I were
forced to choose, it would be a
denim jacket, pair of jeans or any
African-print pants.
The most annoying question that
people often ask me is...Can you
sing for us?
What three risks do you think
are worth taking? To find and
live your purpose, travel the world
when you can — even on a tight
budget, and to be giving of yourself
to people and the things you’re
passionate about.and retweets on Twitter. I always tell
people that they need to stay true to
themselves and be proud of their own
journeys. Do not rush things or put
yourself in a tight situation because
when you’re in trouble, the people you
were trying so hard to impress will be
nowhere to be seen.
What’s the hardest lesson you’ve
learned? When things are going
well for you, there will always be
a lot of people who want to take
advantage of you. This is why
you must always listen, and trust,
to your instincts. Surround yourself
with people who care about you, give
you solid advice, and are not afraid to
put you back in line.
What TV channel doesn’t exist but
really should? Life skills TV channel
for young people. It would cover
topics such as — how to budget when
furnishing your first place, or when
you go grocery shopping, or how to
draw up and submit your CV, as well as
coping with stress.What are the three significant
numbers in your life and why? The
first number is seven. It goes back to
my seven years living in South Africa
before releasing my first album.
That was also the title of my album.
Plus, seven is a symbol of readiness
and perfection in my faith and that
is exactly how I felt. I felt like I was
ready and mature enough to take on
the world with my first album. The
second number is eight because I feel
like it symbolises the next chapter in
my life (infinity). The last number is
three because I’m the third child in my
family — it’s obviously lucky number
three [chuckles].
What would you do if you knew you
were going to die in one hour?
I would tell my family and the
people I love how much I appreciate
them. I would also ensure that all
my policies are paid up and are in
order so that my family can have
one less thing to stress about
[chuckles]. ■MAN OH MAN
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