Exclusive: DJ Tira’s Upcoming Release ‘Inkululeko’ Aims to Speak to the Youth: “People Will Relate”
- In an exclusive interview with Briefly News, renowned music icon DJ Tira shed light on his highly anticipated track, Inkululeko
- The moving song features award-winning singer Makhadzi and talented music producer Heavy K
- The song aims to empower young people to head to the polls on 29 May 2024 and vote in the upcoming elections
DJ Tira has something special for the young people of Mzansi with his upcoming single, Inkululeko. The muso spoke to Briefly News about the song, delving deeper into its meaning as it underscores the plight of the youth.
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DJ Tira opens up on inspiration behind Inkululeko
Esteemed music legend DJ Tira, also known as Makoya Bearings, shed light on his highly anticipated song, Inkululeko. It's a collaboration between him, award-winning singer Makhadzi and talented music producer Heavy K, as well as new kid on the block Zee Nxumalo and Afro Brotherz.
DJ Tira spoke about the inspiration behind the song and the message he aims to get across.
“I decided to do a song about freedom, looking at the current situation in the country. I think a lot of people will relate to the song, knowing that in May, we are going to be voting. The song is just to inspire people to go out there and vote.
“[The song is] also for the people in power; they need to remember that there are people that they need to provide services and take care of them. Can they please try to do better?”
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DJ Tira on why he handpicked Makhadzi and Zee Nxumalo
When asked why he chose to collaborate with the multi-talented Makhadzi, DJ Tira said he intended to touch many people as Makhadzi is a star and has fans all over the country.
“I wanted to do a song that will touch many nations. As you know, Makhadzi is big in Limpopo. I wanted to have a song that will talk to a person in Limpopo, a person in Cape Town. Just everybody in South Africa."
Malume, as many people call him, also spoke about the talented people he worked with on the song including Zee Nxumalo, who is new to the industry and brings a fresh infusion of talent to the song.
“It is a collaboration between talented artists to produce a dope song.”
DJ Tira also mentioned that the visuals for the song have already been shot, and he hopes to release them together with the song on 1 March 2024.
DJ Tira showers wife Gugu Khathi on Valentine's Day
In a previous report by Briefly News, DJ Tira impressed fans by showering his wife, Gugu Khathi, with an extravagant Valentine's Day gift, including a large rose and money bouquet.
South Africans praised Tira for his romantic gesture, with many applauding him for understanding the importance of spoiling his partner.
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