Makhadzi goes back to the taxi rank where she started her career as a teenager
Before the fame, fancy cars and houses, she danced for a cheerful and supportive audience at a taxi rank in Thohoyandou, Venda, almost every day for a few bucks.
She never imagined she would win accolades such as the Metro FM Awards, SAMAs.
Singer Makhadzi would take the money she made to help support her family.
Now a successful, award-winning singer, adored throughout the continent, the taxi rank holds a dear place in her heart, filled with memories.
This week, the Sakha singer announced the return of her One Woman show, taking place at Makhuvha Stadium and Rabali Stadium on 21 and 22 December.
She made the announcement at a launch she hosted where it all began, at the taxi rank and performed for her fans.
'This taxi rank is where it all began for me. I was young and I fantasised and dreamt of being a star. These people supported me, gave me money, and watched me grow,' she tells Drum.
'So, I owe everything I am today; they helped build my career. I am here today because of these people.'
She started singing at 9 years old, and would sometimes ditch school to go to the taxi rank to perform and dance outside supermarkets. Her community knew she would one day be a star.
'So, it was only fitting that I host the launch back home.'
Makhadzi plans to host the One Woman Show over two nights.
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'We want to break last year's record. We are doing two stadiums over two nights. Each stadium holds a capacity of 30,000 people.'
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During the launch, she shared the first phase of her lineup, which includes only female artists DJ Zinhle, MickeyBlack, Nomcebo Zikode, and Shandesh, hosted by Somizi Mhlongo.
'Somizi is the exception. He will be the host. We will have different phases and announce more artists every month until December. This one is called Womandla, as it features an all-female lineup,' she says.
'Everyone who has been added to the lineup is someone I'm a fan of and appreciate their music. So, taking them to my hometown to perform means a lot to me,' she adds.
'I will never forget who I am and where I come from, and representing Limpopo and my community helps to keep me grounded.
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