My music is all about inspiration – Sjava

MALKERNS – The words in the headline were said by South African musician (SA) Sjava after his electrifying performance at The Makoti Festival which was held at Malkerns Country Club on Saturday.

%orn -abulani Hadebe, Srofessionally Nnown as Sjava, he is an SA musician, and actor. ,n an e[clusive interview with this Sublication the artist said, ³7his is a celebration festival, which celebrates esSecially women as they are the ones who gave us life as men. 7he festival has been a great e[Serience and , wouldn¶t hesitate to come bacN again to celebrate and have fun with the SeoSle of (swatini. :hile , was here SeoSle were constantly showing me love mostly when , was on stage.

7heir e[citement and love humbled me,´ Sjava said.

Achievements

7he musician is currently maNing a bold statement in the entertainment industry as he has recently bagged si[ 0etro )0 awards and his latest album µIsibuko¶ raNed in . million streams less tha a weeN after its release. )ollowing these achievements he was Srobed on what has been insSiration as well as asNed to share words of wisdom to local artists who may be determined to reach these heights.

³,t is actually an honour when SeoSle recognise certain achievements you have made as an artist. ,n life, , have always been Sushed by the the idea that , want to insSire others.

0y music for instance, is all about insSiration and this is evident in the stories that , write and sing about. )or musicians who want to maNe the most in the industry, it is imSortant to love what you do and believe in it, no matter what.

He was further Srobed about what insSired his song µ,soNa¶which has received great receStion in the industry esSecially locally and he said, ³7his is a song which aims to address SeoSle who may be jealous when two SeoSle are in love. 3eoSle can shocN you sometimes, as they would just hate you and your Sartner for nothing, it¶s actually not hate, but jelousy. , mean how can you hate SeoSle who are in love with each other and go to the e[tent of causing Sroblems for the couSle.

³Some SeoSle go to an e[tent of gossiSing and maNing uS stories about your relationshiS just because they are jelous of seeing you with somone, hence , say alikho isoka elingena sici,´ Sjava concluded. 7he SA artist began his acting career in 200 , starring in several drama series and films including uGugu no Andile. He gained mainstream SoSularity after he was featured on 0iss 3ru¶s acclaimed song µAmeni¶ in 201 . Sjava¶s 201 debut album, Isina Muva introduced his e[Serimental sound which fuses Afrobeats, HiS HoS and contemSorary Rn%.

His second studio album, µUmqhele’, was released in 201 to a critical acclaim. µUmqhele’, which continues with his fusion sound, grew his African-influenced image, and consolidated to other international regions mainly in Africa .

%efore µUmqhele’ Sjava also released his debut (3, µUmphako’, in 201 . )ollowing deSarture with his former label Sjava and Ruff co-founded 1020 Cartel, released his (3 µUmsebenzi¶ 2020 , which was certified Gold in SA. His third and recent studio album µIsibuko’ which was released this year, debuted number one and was certified Gold by the Recording ,ndustry of South Africa RiSA .

DJs ON THE DECKS

Sjava upon taking the stage. He began singing while alighting from his vehicle which was parked behind the stage while a section of the crowd that attended the Makoti Festival reacted. Sands dancing up a storm on stage while performing ‘Tigi’. Local MC Mtha taken by the music while on stage during the festival. Ligwalagwala FM presenter Buhle also took to the stage dressed by local designer Carole Lubelo. Sjava started his performance with a freestyle and went on to take the stage for over an hour.

Eskae Amigo showcasing moves while Ngwana dishes out good vibes on the decks.

Tjovitjo enjoyed every moment on stage as he was the MC.

Chantel dished out an hour-long mix during the event.

DJ Zoe making a selction on the decks while delivering her set.

DJ Khwany gave patrons a thrilling Gqom.