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The Citizen
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Citizen
Barberton musician desires to collaborate with famous producers
A young local hip-hop and R&B musician wants his music to heals others. Mxolisi Sengwayo, better known as Flash Da Vocalist, released a new 10-track R&B and soul album, Laugh Now Cry Later, on February 14. 'My album aims to capitalise on the emotional resonance of holidays, connecting with listeners seeking music that speaks about love, heartbreak, and relationships, while also highlighting its themes of emotional authenticity and resilience,' Sengwayo said. The album is all about embracing the highs and lows, and being true to yourself. He hopes it will inspire listeners to find ways to cope with challenges and be stronger. ALSO READ: IN PHOTOS: Metro FM music awards 2025 crowned greatness in Mbombela Sengwayo started his singing career at his church when he was nine years old. 'I was supervised by my Sunday school teacher to improve my God-given talent as a singer, so that perhaps one day I would find my purpose for living through art. I also did several performances during Easter.' He highlighted key achievements in his music career, including receiving an award for the best up-and-coming artist in Barberton in 2020. He also won a R10 000 voucher for taking third place in the amapiano category during a music creative's workshop at the Mbombela Stadium in 2021. ALSO READ: Masoyi dancer and TikToker gains popularity online 'My intention is to inspire positivity, promote unity, and foster a sense of community through my music and presence. I strive to be a beacon of hope and encourage others to embrace their individuality,' he said. Sengwayo's ultimate goal is to leave a lasting legacy and gain collaboration opportunities with famous artists, producers, and explore new sounds. His album is available on all digital music platforms. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
The Citizen
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Citizen
KwaMhlushwa hip-hop artist receives feedback on soothing EP
A hip-hop musician, born into a musical environment, aims to heal hearts through his new EP. Prince Khoza, widely known by his stage name, Don Pressure, released his EP, titled Healing, five months ago. The EP has four songs and he said he worked on it for three years with the aim of releasing a full album. Unforeseen circumstances led him to release this project as an EP instead. 'I have received great feedback from listeners who say this EP has helped them deal with life's challenges. I am grateful that my story of healing is helping other people,' Khoza said. He was exposed to hip hop at a young age, as it was frequently listened to by many of his relatives, but his passion for music is largely drawn from the church. ALSO READ: Young Masoyi man empowers youth with resources to boost academics 'I am a pastor's child and the church environment provided me with exposure to a variety of musical instruments. I played drums at church and I still enjoy being a drummer,' said Khoza. In 2024, he collaborated with an American rapper, TorchMics, on a song titled 'USSA'. Khoza said the concept of the song was based on the commonalities between the United States and South Africa. The song was released late November last year. 'We painted vivid pictures of our respective countries and why we believe these are among the best countries in the world,' he said. ALSO READ: Rugby player jetting off to Italy to realise his dreams Khoza strives to reach international stages and to collaborate with renowned artists and producers. He also hopes to be able to give back to his community and invest in the dreams of young talent. His EP is available on all digital music platforms. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
The Citizen
03-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Citizen
Masoyi dancer and TikToker gains popularity online
A Masoyi content creator and gqom dancer has gained popularity on TikTok and Facebook for her entertaining performances. Kgomotso Shube (22) dresses like an elderly woman in heels and dances to gqom music. Her performance has seen her following rise to 160.1k followers on TikTok and 12k on Facebook. Her aim is to use these platforms to build a profile in the entertainment industry, while making the public laugh in the process. Her social media content views grew when she started posting videos wearing her grandmother's traditional clothes (phinifa) and smearing flour on her face. With this kind of content, her videos quickly gained thousands of viewers. Many people found it funny and said it is the kind of content they need. ALSO READ: Nkomazi TikToker envisions becoming an actor 'I live with my grandmother and I love dancing for her, so one day I made a video while dancing for my grandma and I then shared it with my followers. They loved it so much that it got two million views. I decided to make my grandmother part of my content, although she doesn't understand TikTok, but she loves the attention she is getting from people who watch her,' Shube said. Her content is not just about entertaining, it's also about promoting cultural heritage. She believes that the traditional attire that she and her dance moves add a unique touch to her content creation, making it stand out from other content creators in the gqom and dance community. ALSO READ: KaBokweni DJ spins to success 'I think cultural heritage plays a role in my content because of my dress code. I wear traditional clothes that cover my body, which is important to me, because people will see that you don't need to be naked to be famous or be an influencer,' she said. Her passion and love of content creation has made people smile and enjoy her craft. 'My content accommodates both the old and young, as the young ones find it funny while the elders love how I express myself in a respectful manner,' she concluded. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
