Mahlatze Vokal on appreciating women through his music

POLOKWANE – Music not only has the ability to entertain but artists usually use their platform to share messages with their fans, empower them or motivate them.

Local artist, Mahlatze ‘Vokal’ Matji from Seshego spoke to the Polokwane Observer on how important women are and why most of his songs are about appreciating women in general.

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Mahlatse said dedicating songs to women is not all about romance, but about giving them the courage to do many things in life they may have doubted.

“Music gives women strength to believe in themselves, independence and embodies their essence and importance in the world. Music has power,” he said.

One of his famous songs, ‘Mosadi wago ithata’, which directly translates to ‘A woman that loves herself’, is central to Mahlatse’s repetoir and is a popular song to perform. “This song basically talks about women that respect themselves, who also empower other for the good they do,” he said.

Mahlatse told the Observer that days like Women’s Day are important because women are the most caring and forgiving species.

“I am a father to a daughter and I have taught her to pray. The songs I write are also inspired by her and encourage women to do better, respect and to love themselves,” he added.

“A woman plays a key role in the socio-economic development of our society and that’s why they should be celebrated.“