Makhadzi star continues to shine in special CNN doc

Singer Makhadzi Muimbi is riding high on her success and her story from humble beginnings to one of South Africa’s biggest artists has been documented by an international broadcaster.

Her album, the 21-track Kokovha (Crawl), has been a massive success and nominated for numerous awards. The artist and dancer now has a special documentary on CNN’s African Voices.

Makhadzi details how she started and her working relationship with fellow Limpopo superstar Master KG.

Describing her upbringing in Venda where the interview was held in a dusty town, she says: ” Here is where I used to walk to town to promote my music. I use to walk without shoes, not having money for transport.”

Her career has been self-made, she performed at taxi ranks and says she took full advantage of people’s daily commute as she would have more eyes on her.

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This attracted the attention of a group called MaKirari. She convinced them she could sing and would later release seven albums with them. Years later her world changed when she met Master KG.

The reaction to the documentary was met with widespread praise, as people said this was a huge deal for the artist.