Local artist dedicates new music to his mother
"“She never judged me, but she does guide me. When I made choices, I ensured she was there to support me."
Yanga Nxele, from Primrose, returns to the music scene with a new EP dedicated to his mother, Olga Zulu.
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Known to his fans as Yanga ManNMZ, he released an album on digital stores on May 19 titled Stress of a Genius.
Nxele said because of the success of his previous album, he returned to the studio to work with his producer, Mr One, on this project.
The album features tracks with features from Jelly Brown, BabeebyML, Nyora Kau and more.
“This is a pure hip hop album, including the EP. The EP has no features. It is only me,” said Nxele.
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“The sound I am making now was more popular in the 1990s. I am also a music production coach at Ithembelihle LSEN School,” he said.
He said he dedicated the EP to his mother as a sign of appreciation for her support, love and care.
“She never judged me, but she does guide me. When I made choices, I ensured she was there to support me,” he said.
“My mother was a father and mother to me. I want to be successful in the music space so I can one day thank her,” said Nxele.
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“There are talks that I could sign a deal with a recording label, but for now, I will enjoy staying independent,” said Nxele.
He recently won the Mogodu Monday’s talent edition in Germiston and walked away with R500 cash on both occasions he appeared on stage.
