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WI have learned over and over again is that no matter what happens, what’s meant to be yours will always come to you, no matter how much patience and overcoming of challenges it takes.

One thing for sure is, once it finally comes to you, it will be worth the wait.

The truth is that life doesn’t always go according to plan, and we have to face heartbreaks and moments of despair, which may cause us to doubt that things are ever going to change.

But the universe has a plan for us and what is meant to be will be.

We will experience moments when everything seems perfect, and we think we have found the one who will be there forever, just to be forced to look at it falling apart in front of our eyes.

But let me tell you something, things happen for a reason and what isn’t meant to be simply can’t be.

The valedictorian of the ‘do whatever you want and someone will love you for it’ is back with another dose of entertainment.

GCWALA’s main aim is solemnly to promote Eswatini talent and get to recognise and appreciate people who are doing well for themselves.

Our main article is about a young passiondriven DJ who has moved to South Africa.

We are positive that you will enjoy the read and be inspired.

As social creatures, relationships are some of the most important aspects of our lives. Both biology and society tell us that we are meant to enter into a loving relationship, make it legal, and then perhaps add children to it.

But what happens when things don’t go as planned, and relationships don’t look like they do in our favourite romantic movies?

According to plenty of scientific studies (not to mention the countless real-life scenarios relationship therapists are faced with each and every day), we come up with excuses and reasons to stay in those imperfect, often unsatisfying relationships.

In this read we share the worse reasons some people stay in relationships. We hope you will enjoy the read as we did while compiling it.

With that said, stop seeking validation from other people and be comfortable in your own skin. First love you, appreciate you before you expect other people to do the same. Remember, how you project yourself to others is the form of esteem they will accord you.

So, have a splendid weekend, be confident and cheers!

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Hmigrated South Africa to pursue his studies in Pretoria, Slu whose real name is Seluleko Mdluli, has made a name for himself as a sought after deejay mostly playing the famous genre of house music which has taken the world by storm, Amapiano.

Raised in the kingdom, the entertainer with a unique stage presence is currently pursuing a Degree in B.Com Statistics in the University of Pretoria. Within three years, the 24-year-old has managed to make a name for himself as he now not only rubs shoulders with renowned entertainers but has since collaborated with them on events. He founded, House Of Slu. He last performed in the country in December at XChange Lounge and Shisanyama and performed alongside Sino Msolo and Daliwonga, not forgetting our very own local entertainers. This week GCWALA caught up with the vibrant DJ.

Before we chat about his music career and ambitions, he shared his background.

“Well, I was born in Eswatini, moved around a lot with my mum because of her employment. I stayed in Nhlangano, Simunye, Manzini, Big Bend, Pigg’s Peak. I did my primary education at Ebholi Methodist Primary School and proceeded to Mhlatane High and graduated at Sisekelo High School,” he said.

When asked why he had to move to South Africa, he said the first reason was to further his studies.

“I moved to Pretoria, South Africa in 2018 and started tertiary at the University of Pretoria. In 2019, I started deejaying there, been at it since.

Moving to South Africa helped me a lot because the industry is extremely broad that side with more opportunities and endless possibilities,” he explained. Everyone has a story to tell on how they fell in love with their current hobbies or jobs.

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Slu’s story is also interesting. He was inspired by his big brother.

“I started deejaying in 2015. I think it’s mostly because of my big brother. He always had the latest Sdunkero, Tkay le maeli, LVovo, etc. My mum is also a music lover and my uncle so I think being in that environment is what drew me to music,” he said smiling.

Every environment has its good and bad side, being passionate about something has challenges. In as much as the South African industry is full of opportunities, it also has challenges.

One of the main challenges Slu has ever tackled was breaking into the industry.

“The challenges I faced would be breaking into the space and that was the biggest one. Introducing myself, proving myself and getting people to take a chance on me. I’m the kind of person who hardly sets long-term

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