Kwanele ‘Gilbert’ Khumalo (28), an afro-pop music artist from Villa Liza, aims to use music to change his family’s disadvantaged state.
“I have had a talent for music from a young age and want to use it to change my livelihood. Music is my only hope because I dropped out of school in Grade Four.
“I’m willing to sign a deal with any record label that can help me sell my music. I know a lot of people will relate to my music. My music has the power to unite, heal and motivate people. I normally tell stories of my life in my songs.
Gilbert wishes to build a beautiful home for his family, but he can only do that if his music makes money. He already has over ten albums and said he will continue to produce songs – something he does daily.
“I discovered my singing talent at the age of 12 and I strongly believe singing runs in my blood, because most of my family are good singers. I’m a guitarist and a singer – I taught myself to play guitar and sing,” said Khumalo.
The guitar he taught himself on was borrowed from a neighbour when he lived in Katlehong.
“He inspired me to play the guitar because I used to listen to him when he was playing it. I was hurt when he died and wanted to do something special for him before he died. Now, I will do something special for his family,” said Khumalo.
He added he wishes to work with the Nkabi Record label, owned by Big Zulu, a South African hip-hop artist that raps in Isizulu.
“Big Zulu has reached out to me and I’m excited to record a song with him soon,” he said.
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