Big Zulu Reminisces on Being a Taxi Driver and a Performing Artist: “Don’t Stop Trying”
- Big Zulu revealed that he juggled being a struggling rapper with working as a taxi driver for nearly seven years
- The Awfuni Ukungiqoma hitmaker touched on travelling back and forth to Back To The City so he could showcase his talent
- In his message, Big Zulu wanted to inspire other people and motivate them to never give up on their dreams
- Briefly News spoke to a taxi driver Mandla Maphumulo from KwaZulu-Natal, who shed light on the earnings of a taxi driver
Rapper Big Zulu has an inspiring story about making it in the music industry. The Imali Eningi rapper used to work as a taxi driver nine years ago.
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Big Zulu remembers past as a hustling taxi driver
Big Zulu went on X to share an old Facebook post of him working full time as a taxi driver while rapping as his side hustle. In the post, he offered people transportation to a venue where Back To The City would take place.
In his post, Big Zulu revealed that he juggled being a struggling rapper with working as a taxi driver for nearly seven years. Big Zulu said:
"Nine years ago, I used to transport the community and when I was done with my shift, I would perform at Back To The City. From there, I would perform and after my performance, I would transport them back home from Back To The City. I was a taxi driver for six or seven years and on the side I would be rapping and even attend the South African Hip Hop Awards with my taxi. Do not stop trying."
Briefly News spoke to Mandla Maphumulo, who operates as a taxi driver in KwaZulu-Natal, who shed light on the earnings of a taxi driver.
"I would say it depends on the day-to-day tasks of a taxi driver and the hours he works, but the minimum wage is around R600 a week."
How Big Zulu triumphed and became a record label boss
Fast forward to today, Big Zulu is now a chart-topping artist with many hits, including the latest Awfuni Ukungiqoma.
In his message, Big Zulu wanted to inspire and motivate others to never give up on their dreams. He has a record label called Inkabi Records, and he has discovered many artists, such as Lwah Ndlunkulu and Xowla, to mention a few.
Big Zulu showcases daughter on Metro FM interview
In a previous report from Briefly News, Big Zulu's eldest daughter, Siphesihle, accompanied him during his interview on Metro FM, where he spoke with Tbo Touch.
Siphesihle wore orange Carvela shoes, a brand he is an ambassador for, and Mzansi marvelled at their striking resemblance, and many noted her love for Carvela shoes.
Source: Briefly News
