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Seskhona, 13 December 2019 News Page 3
"We believe that one day we

will represent the country"

Zakhele Mtsweni and music group.
"We currently do not have
Tears of Joy music group a sponsor and we use social
believes that one day they will media platforms to inform
represent the country. people about the coming
The group performs different events and places where we
music genres during events will be performing:' said
such as weddings, funerals and Mdudzi Hlophe who is also a
any other event they get invited group member.
to. The group is based in Leandra,
What keeps the group moving Ext i6 (RDP section).
regardless of the challenges Mduduzi further encouraged
they come across is the love for young people not to give up on
what they do, which is music. their dreams.
According to the group For bookings and more
members, they also host events information: Mduduzi Hlope
to give platform to other artists 072 787 5709/082 598 4926
Tears of Joy Music Group members

Siyabonga AKA Snoli NM

aims to help young artists

Zakhele Mtsweni only get their beats from me was faced with on his music
and go and record somewhere journey was not knowing
When my mom was giving else," said Snoli who also shoot where to start and what steps
birth to me, she was told my and edit his own music videos, he needed to take to find his
head was too big and we both including other artists videos. feet within the industry.
nearly did not make it. According to Snoli most of the "I use my experience to help
She named me Siyabonga work is produced in his young people and give them
being thankful that we studio, except for those who hope that they can make it in
were both alive and during do not have funds to go to his the music industry, regardless
breastfeeding times, she would studio. of the battles we find ourselves
call me Snoli and it later "For those who cannot afford in as artists," added Snoli.
became my name too." to come, I take the studio to According to him, the main
Snoli was born in Embalenhle them. reason for him to focus more __ PARENTAL Nio
Ext 8, but later his family For example, in Embalenhle on the youth is to inspire them
moved to Kinross Ext 25 we use my cousin place, in to realize their dreams.
during the early 2000. Kinross we use my studio, in "We promote our music on
Siyabonga Makhetha AkA Evander we use my other place all social media platforms ADVISORY
Snoli NM is a well-known local and Secunda we work from my and there are people who are
artists who also create his own friend home." focusing on the marketing side EXPLICIT CONTENT
beats. Snoli mentioned that there are of the business."
After realizing his talent, he times were they get too busy Facebook page: Snoli NM Siyabonga Makhetha AkA Snoli NM
bought his own recording and spend up to two days not
equipment. sleeping. SEASON'S
"Now I make beats for different Even though he prefers to work
genres such as rappers, trap during the week, he sometimes
rappers and Hip-hop rappers. find himself working on a GREETINGS
I do record some of the artists Sunday. The festive season is here. This is a jovial time of the year which makes us appreciate the gift
in my own studio, while others Some of the challenges he of life. For some, this is the time to reunite with their loved ones. For others, this is a time to
travel and explore. Others view this as a time to rest and reflect. Whatever this season means,
we hope you enjoy it. We hope for peace, safety, and we hope for love in abundance during
this time. We welcome all visitors that will spend time within our beautiful District. May you
I1BL CID T® find pleasure in all the recreational places and activities that the
District has to offer. We also plead with road users to drive with
ILJ CO I caution and heed to all the rules of the road. It is our hope as
DO AUDIO well that we hear nothing of gender based violence and femicide
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directed to women and children. We ask that we treat women and
11 UNIT 2B, II DANIE THERON STR, SECUNDA children with love, respect and dignity. Let us all play a part in
growing the District together. May the grace of God be upon us all.
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We wish you a Merry Christmas
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