Majozi calls for stronger government support for SA musicians
The indie folk singer says South Africa has world-class talent but needs better support for its music industry.
Indie folk singer-songwriter Majozi, also known as Nhlanhla Majozi, has called for stronger government support for musicians in South Africa. Initially beginning his musical journey by teaching himself guitar at the age of 13, Majozi later pursued formal music studies at the University of KwaZulu-Natal. Now, he is organizing his own concert experiences, including the upcoming event, Holy Moly It’s Majozi, at the Sognage venue in Johannesburg on Sunday.
Majozi has been selling tickets primarily through social media and aims to curate a more tailored set than those at festivals.
During his recent tour of New Zealand and Australia, Majozi discovered that the industry infrastructure and venues were significantly better. However, he believes that despite the shortcomings, South Africa possesses a wealth of talent and musicians. He suggests that the government should consider separating the departments of sport and arts and culture to better allocate resources for nurturing local talent.
Majozi also proposes that the country should invest more in funding the arts, similar to Canada's approach, in order to cultivate homegrown artists who can perform in local stadiums rather than relying on international performers.
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