Khaya Mthethwa rises for greatness



khaya performs on idols stage
www.idolsa.co.za



Some say it was planned, some say this was a scam, some say Mellisa deserves it better. I say its pure talent. Khaya Mthethwa was on his tip toes from day one, bringing the best of his game. He came from a gospel platform singing for joyous celebration  but took pop songs and turned them into masterpieces. We were in constant awe after every performance of his. There is no doubt in my mind that Khaya is going places. He is hardworking, creative and the cherry on top his voice that will give you goose bumps every time he sings. Khaya is very versatile with his music he went in singing john legend at the auditions, took a song by Nicki Minaj during theatre week and made it so original,  to having his own single titled move. This boy has just got it and he is going places like Unathi Nkanyi one of the judges once said after one of his performances "this is your competition to loose " and it was true, this season was for Khaya. I have been following idols since day one, attending most of the shows  and i realised from my first one that this guy would take it home. He has never not even once disappointed us, his fans. He has always brought his A-game that is why we were so faithful in voting for him. Even celebrities like Minnie Dlamini, Criselda Kananda of Metro FM, DJ Tira and many more have opted to rally for this rising star. Minnie even  threw a party and invited all her famous celebrity friends all in the name of khaya. All they needed to do was to bring R500 worth of airtime to vote for khaya and they could enjoy the free food and drinks at the party. It was amazing that they actually showed up for him. @teamkhaya did an amazing job promoting the brand too. We saw people that haven't been on Mixit for years re-downloading it and buying moola all in attempt to get him his well deserved title. It is true what they say about togetherness it can change a lot of things. He wouldn't have done it if it wasn't for the unwavering support of millions of south -Africans who spent their money and time to make this young mans dream come true. It is really amazing what changes we as south Africans can bring if we come together and support our fellow south Africans, weather it be musicians, dancers, writers to politicians. We can make a difference if we want to,it is all in the name of togetherness ... Together we can achieve more . For videos of khaya Mthethwa visit www.idolsa.co.za

South African music industry and money !



South Africas legendary musical sensation , Mirriam Makeba





Random saturday im listening to radio  to some local artists and  it sudenly   dawned on me how South Africa has beutiful music but there is no growth. South African artists are not making money and that is a problem. Music industry in South Africa is captious, most of  these artists  are good but make no money from their talent.I needed to know why, so i thought why not take it to the fans the people who actually listen to South African music and find out what it is these artists are doing wrong.Why their music is not bought. From the litle survey that i did, I came to the realisation that the South African music indusry is verry  different from that of other countries like your America. South Africans mostly support arists that are not from their own country. Mostly because these countries set trends for us, as to what is acceptable social behaviour and what is not. From there we start to critisise our own artists because of what we are told works. They set the agenda for us and we simply follow. Artists like Drake, Lil wayne, Chris Brown etc have their tickets sell out even before they get here to perform. People will go all out to go watch their concerts or even just to buy their cds than those of their own artists. It is  a problem when our own people do not support their artists. This is what the majority of people think  from the research i did.

5 REASONS WHY SOUTH AFRICAN ARTIST DO NOT MAKE MUCH MONEY FROM THEIR MUSIC ?

•   South African artists are not well marketed compared to artists  in other countries.
• Most South African artists are not origional they try to copy international artists.
• south african radio stations do not support their own artists.
• Artists are underexposed and consumed less.
• Bigger artists have more advertising support and a larger distribution ,that way the othere artists fade.
• Their music is boring.

music is an art wich affects the lives of almost everyone.it generates millions in dollars and rands each year in the intertainment business. But it becomes rather despairing when you see artists not getting anything from it. For some not because they are not talented but also because of poor branding, an artist is a brand and if represented properly they can avail. It is within us as South Africans to change things for our country and its artists. Let us support south african music we have beutiful music and amasing artists that need our support.

WHY COMPLAIN WHEN YOU CAN DO IT URSELF!!



do it yourself



We are living in such  digital world, everything is at the tip of our fingers. It shocks me how people will complain about everything. Every time, everywhere, weather it be about other people or about what is happening to them ,transport ,food you just name it we will complain our way through it.Also we are constantly blaming other people about things gone wrong in our lives or even the things that are not happening in our lives that we would to be happening. We always have someone to blame. My father abandoned me as a child that's why i cant be a better friend, I'm disabled thus i cant follow my dreams.the government is not doing enough for us bla bla bla. Its always excuses excuses excuses  ... I say D.I.Y  (do it yourself) .



DIY PROJECT



 Lisa Kudrow's "Web Therapy" began as an online sketch; It's now a Showtime series. "Annoying Orange" rolled from viral hit to the Cartoon Network; "$#*! My Dad Says" went from Twitter meme to a full-blown CBS sitcom. So what makes you think you cant do it yourself. In today's digital age you can do anything you set your mind to do   absolutely anything . Electronic media has certainly empowered people who otherwise never would have had a voice. So quit complaining and join the DIY community.

• Write a book,  sell and publish it online.
• You think music is your gift ,share it .Utube is not for established artists only .
• Do something with your hands and sell it .
• You think your the ruling party is not working for you ..vote for another one .
• You think ur hair looks horrible change it .
• Want to start your own business ? do it .

What I'm trying to say here is that you have the ability to do anything and everything you set your mind to. So run along and be the best you can be. You will discover that learning to do it yourself can be rather rewarding.

that gay friend ,your favourite accesory ?

The best thing about living in johannesburg is the fact that everyone can be absolutely anything they want to be weather it be a hippy,a stoner, or a book worm  you name it this city will welcome you with open arms. When you here you are better accepted for who you are than if you where anywhere else. Take gays for instance we have more gay people coming out the closet  and embracing their sexuality when they are in this city than anywhere else, and that's because joburg gives you the freedom to be yourself which for me is the best thing you can do for yourself.

Every gay men is unique,they posses a special  confidence, spunk and charisma. Most have amazing personalities other men dream to have. They are amazing to befriend and the most honest people i know ... NOW  the problem comes when girls just want a gay friend just because its said to be "cool " now that's absolute insanity. I mean it’s basically the same thing as saying, ‘I want an Asian best friend, so she can help me with math homework. It is mean and unfair to the gay society. This stereotype can even  rob gay men of their individuality and that forces a false image onto them. It is really bad to base your friendship on one aspect of this persons character, because no one is defined by their sexuality.  Are you friends with people who are straight just because they are straight ?obviously not.  Same goes for anyone who is gay, you are not only going to like them just because they gay. There has to be more to that relationship than the cool factor of having a gay friend, you might share your love for shopping and uncomfortable feelings of attraction to trey songs that's the extra bit that we love. Gay people are fun and exciting to be around, I mean I have tons of gay friends, and I treasure my relationship with them dearly. I just dont think they would want to be thought of as  a stereotype, and as a trendy accesory for girls.

A neck piece, a head band or purse ...accesories ,human being ?definetely NOT !!!

YOUNG ,BLACK AND SUCCESSFUL WOMAN

Because its woman's month  i was thinking why not shine a light on the woman that according to me are the true essence of what being a successful woman is . They are an inspiration to the coming generation of woman . Of course we have alot more but these are the woman that most appeal to me . They have spunk , charisma and the tenacity of a bulldog . They posses qualities in them that you would find in men ... True go getter's .

SUCCESSFUL MILLIONAIRE KHANYI DLOMO

KHANYI DLOMO

It is said that you cannot have it all but this woman definitely does . She is a true  combination of beauty and brains . News anchor for the SABC   turned  media mogul . She went from reading the news on SABC to being an editor of true love magazine . She then moved to Europe where she took a job as a manager of south Africa's tourism  board in Paris . She came back to south Africa to form her own company Ndalo media  a joint venture with media 24 .

UYANDA MBULI

UYANDA MBULI LOOKING FRESH  IN DFC

Owner of diamond face couture , the head of marketing communications and customer relationship management at the Gauteng liquor authority , model and socialite . Uyanda is a woman of many talents she has She spent 3 years on the Board of Gauteng Film Commission (GFC) , she was  the first black woman crowned miss south Africa  globe in 2005 . Basically if we were to give her full profile we would spend the whole day here reading it . uyanda has had her fair share of  bad publicity ,  being arrested and all . Through all that she never let bad publicity put her down she kept her head high  rocked her christian louboutins  with pride ... Now that  a true definition of a victor .

TERRY PHETO

TERRY PHETO ,DOING LO-REAL PHOTO SHOOT

Terry has made a name for herself as one of the most successful actresses in south Africa . This 29 year old starlet  went from the township of Soweto to  Hollywood . Being in one of the most watched soapies in history , the bold and the beautiful  . She is also known for her role in the Oscar winning  film tsotsi . She has graced the covers of big magazines like , Marie Claire , true love , cosmopolitan to name a few , she is also  the face of lo-real . Terry is definitely a great representation of woman making it big in South - Africa . She has paved the way for young aspiring actress .

RIAH PHIYEGA

POLICE COMMISSIONER ,RIAH PHIYEGA

 The newly appointed police commissioner Riah Phiyega , she holds a BA degree in social work ,She also serves as the chairperson of the presidential review committee on state owned enterprises and the deputy chairperson of the independent commission on the remuneration of office bearers . http://www.whoswho.co.za/mangwashi-phiyega-24877

BITCH , PLEASE ! IM KHAYI MBAU

Its funny how celebrities have so much influence on society . We have given them so much power that they just left to do as they please . Was taking a look at our infamous queen of blings new book about her life , titled " bitch , please! I'm khanyi Mbau " written by the entertainment  journalist Lesley Mofokeng  .

 I was perplexed !! I have always seen her in tabloid newspapers and all but i didn't think it was that bad . This book tells it all . From her abusive marriage at 19 , her  flashy lifestyle ,being the most wanted guest at parties  , to having  and affair with a married men . This book is basically giving young girls the 411 how it is like to date an older guy ... the nice life .

It is daunting how little self respect we have for ourselves . Its like we were never taught any values  from home . What happened to being a woman of substance ? how do things go so bad when we have such great woman leading us ? Winnie Madikizela Mandela , Jerry Rantseli - elsdon , Basetsana Khumalo the list goes on and on . They are never front page news . I came to realise that our young girls do not have real role models anymore actually we have lost the essence of what being a woman is all about  . And honestly its not khanyi Mbaus fault that she is like this , the media entertains her  behaviour ... So why not ? . Shes front page of every newspaper all because of her promiscuity .



KHANYI MBAU

 I feel like as woman we do this to ourselves i mean if she could have just went to school gotten an education and make a name for herself properly . Life would have been better , now due to plain laziness she found herself in an abusive relationship . Now shes been called a whore , a chancer , gold digger all sorts of bad names . what is sad is the fact that shes not going down alone shes taking her family with , shes disgraced their name and dragged it in the mud . And now no one is gonna want to be associated with her after all this bad publicity , she can just stick to the entertainment industry she will definitely find her place there . I really hope that the woman that do read this book learn something from khanyis mistakes . Arnis Jitsu once said laziness will cause you pain. and khanyi mbau is a true example of  what he said . I hear people saying everyday how difficult life is , and I think to myself life is not difficult we make life difficult . We personally complicate things for ourselves . Lets just hope miss Mbau has learnt from her mistakes and has really started on a clean slate .

f2f communication takes the back seat

It is really funny how social networks have taken over .We have gotten to a point were our life revolves around these networks  you wake up in the morning and the first thing you do before even getting out of bed is to check you're cellphone , while you driving you texting , when you at a meeting you texting we are constantly click clicking  and check what is happening in and around the world , yes don't get me wrong getting with the times is never wrong , if fact its the way to go  . But it doesn't have to be in the expense of your happiness . People tend to prioritise social networks so much . Internet has made the world such a small place . We have development after development every single day . Weather or not its good , we still question . because Internet has taken out the fun in socialising people hardly every see each other just because you can just send an sms , a bbm , skype , watsapp you name it . Communication is at the tip of your finger . Yes it might have its many advantages but its got its disadvantages too , one which gets to me alot is the lies , you will hear people speaking on the phone saying they at home while they at a shopping mall , its so easy to lie because of social networks . Our profiles tell the world how happy we are and just how we enjoying life when in reality we  just lonely .We have become such an antisocial generation . Even when you are with people around you you are constantly worried about that tinny thing in your pocket that keeps vibrating . i really think we need to calm down just a little bit . Actually this has to start with me , alone , as an individual . Because as i write this post I'm literally taking 5sec breaks to read texts  . Yes social networks are convenient but we need to also take into considerence the importance of face-to-face communication . It is more real and satisfying ...actually i think its better *tossing phone in the bag * from this moment on , I am making a choice to spend my time usefully . New friendships cannot be made if your focus is on networks . You may never know the wonderful friendship that just slipped by , the client that could have changed the world for you as you know it , or the handsome soul mate that was about to ask you for a date had your cellphone not rang . www.helium.com .