Emerging Kwaito artist Lungile Mandla Bonga known in music circles as Kwaito Boy, has released his debut album Umakhelwane, a project rooted in real life experiences, perseverance, and a message of resilience.
“I grew up listening to Kwaito legends like Skhu & Pozeey, Mandoza, Brown Dash, and Arthur Mafokate,” he said.
The Kwaito Boy mentioned that he was inspired by artists such as Skhu and Pozeey, Mandoza, Brown Dash, and Arthur Mafokate.
“Umakhelwane is personal to me,” he said.
“People judged me while they were copying my ideas for their own benefit.”
He shared that the title Umakhelwane reflects real experiences where people judged him even as they quietly took inspiration from his work.
“When I performed in Harare two months ago, people immediately fell in love with the music,” he said.
He said that during his performance in Harare, audiences quickly connected with his songs and responded positively.
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“Music needs financials. Without funding or sponsors, it becomes very difficult,” he said.
The Kwaito boy said that producing music requires strong financial support, and the lack of funding had previously slowed him down.
“I am working on the visual music video for Umakhelwane, and it will be released in mid-December,” hen said.
He said that he is currently developing the music video for Umakhelwane, which is expected to come out in mid-December.
