Blow Lepara shares on starring in first film
“I knew I had a gift of acting in me, however the experience made me feel more interested in acting and expressing my music talent.”
A 26-year-old rapper who has been cementing himself in the South African music industry and internationally is thrilled to have starred in his first film.
Orleans Mpho Moyo known as “Blow Lepara” is starring in a movie called Surviving Gaza, produced and directed by award-winning Safta winner, Vusi Africa.
Moyo is an artist originally from Atteridgeville in Tshwane and was raised from a musical background, where his uncle was the director of musical and stage play at the South African State Theatre.
His mother was also a singer which motivated him in joining the church choir.
Speaking to Rekord, Moyo said being part of a film was one of his greatest experiences.
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“I knew I had a gift of acting in me, however, the experience made me feel more interested in acting and expressing my musical talent.”
He said he was hoping the film would open doors for himself to star in more movies and TV shows, as well as promote his music.
“My journey was inspired by the love I have for entertainment which is surrounded by music and art. At a young age, I was also participating in school and church plays.”
Moyo said the name “Blow Lepara” was inspired by his confidence in singing.
“I was given the name by a stranger after a performance and since then, I have been living with it.”
He said ever since an MC gave him recognition, he has been hard at work and achieving accolades.
He said he was also thrilled at winning third place on Artist on the Rise (Homing coming events), winning Best hip hop artist and also working on an international distribution deal with Turkey music organisations.
“I am also dropping my mixtape late in February Young Man with a Big Heart which features “Touchline”, “Pdot O”, “Lolli native”, “Njeza Mosankie” which was produced by Blacktears and Nano Jink.
“My goal this year is winning all major musical awards and getting an international feat such as Wiz Kid, Cassper Nyovest on my album which will be dropping later this year.”
Moyo said he believed in hard work and dedication.
He said the more work he put in and more content he put out, to get his music in the right ears, he challenged himself to be greater.
“I nurtured my rap skills from my time back in high school, my flows and punchlines are incomparable and so is my musical style.
“I just dropped my new single ‘Mafshion’ which is on all digital platforms.”
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