Limpopo musician Makhadzi continues to represent her people very well and continues to break records.
One of Africa’s biggest music channel, Channel O had an exclusive playlist dedicated to the musician. The 30 minute show called ‘Only Makhadzi’ was dedicated to playing only her music.
This is said to be a first for a Venda artist. Fans kept singing her praises and hoping for a longer playlist next time. However many are livid at the fact that she is the first artist from Venda to have her own slot, saying artists from Limpopo deserve the same recognition as any other artists from other parts of the country.
One fan was not impressed at her being labelled ‘a first’ anything as many others before her should have received the same treatment. Insinuating that the music industry looks down on musicians from other tribes.
“This is it. You are part of the problem. Channel O should acknowledge our musicians now and then. It is not something we should celebrate, we are happy for Makhadzi but these “first what nonsense” contributes to the looking down of us as a tribe. Why are we trying so hard,” he cried.
A heated debate ensued and many are calling for equality in the industry.
One of Africa’s biggest music channel, Channel O had an exclusive playlist dedicated to the musician. The 30 minute show called ‘Only Makhadzi’ was dedicated to playing only her music.
This is said to be a first for a Venda artist. Fans kept singing her praises and hoping for a longer playlist next time. However many are livid at the fact that she is the first artist from Venda to have her own slot, saying artists from Limpopo deserve the same recognition as any other artists from other parts of the country.
One fan was not impressed at her being labelled ‘a first’ anything as many others before her should have received the same treatment. Insinuating that the music industry looks down on musicians from other tribes.
“This is it. You are part of the problem. Channel O should acknowledge our musicians now and then. It is not something we should celebrate, we are happy for Makhadzi but these “first what nonsense” contributes to the looking down of us as a tribe. Why are we trying so hard,” he cried.
A heated debate ensued and many are calling for equality in the industry.
Channel O just did Strictly Makhadzi. A first for a Venda artist. VhaVenda are super proud right now. pic.twitter.com/nD1UmlqBxy— MAKHADZI’S STAN (@Makhadzi_Legion) June 15, 2020
This is new. It never happened. We shouldn’t be ashamed about it. We’ve been fighting for this and more. Maybe one day it will be normal and there won’t be a need but Let’s enjoy this moment and hope it doesn’t end here. We are not weak and they know that.— MAKHADZI’S STAN (@Makhadzi_Legion) June 15, 2020