‘Idols SA’ Star Brandon Dhludhlu Reveals Why He Dumped Kalawa Record Label and Moved Back Home

‘Idols SA’ Star Brandon Dhludhlu Reveals Why He Dumped Kalawa Record Label and Moved Back Home

  • Former Idols SA star Brandon Dhludhlu opens up about his journey in the singing competition
  • The singer and reality TV star also reveals why he dropped Kalawa record label and went back home
  • Dhludhlu admits that he was also judged by people in his hometown when he left his record label

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Brandon Dhludhlu discusses his 'Idols SA' journey
Former 'Idols SA' star dumps Kalawa music label and moves back home. Image: Brandon Dhludhlu
Source: Instagram

Idols SA contestant Brandon Dhludhlu reveals why he dropped Kalawa Jazmee record label and went back home.

Dhludhlu who competed with Idols SA winner Thapelo Molomo on the show admits that he was judged by his community.

The star reveals to Zimoja that life has not been easy for him since leaving the record label and leaving the singing competition.

The songwriter adds that he learned to fend for himself when he was at Kalawa as "he understands" that Oskido didn't always have time for him and other artists. He admits that things were not glamorous and he had to leave after 2 years.

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The singer says that he was signed to Oskido's record label, Kalawa Jazmee after he was placed in the top five on the Mzansi Magic singing show.

TshisaLIVE reported in 2022 that Dhludhlu revealed on his Instagram account that he had fulfilled his "minimum commitment" in terms of the contract's agreement.

He also told the publication that he got to work with music giants when he was with the record label and he learned how to run a business and how to conduct himself as an artist.

The 28-year-old reportedly announced that he ended his contract with Kalawa Jazmee after dropping only one single and a music video.

The singer announced on his Instagram account this week that he's dropping a new single with musician Latique.

@Hlalumi_d responded on his post:

"We need an extended mix."

Bucie Nkomo replied:

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"I’m so glad I saw this. I will listen."

AudreybTaurus said:

"You have so many songs hle why do covers? I was so sas I didn’t get to hear Emhlabeni again when you perform. But I loved it."
Brandon Dhludhlu discusses his 'Idols SA' journey
Former 'Idols SA' star dumped Kalawa music label and moved back home. Images: Brandon Dhludhlu
Source: Instagram

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Rae Seleme (Entertainment editor) Rae Seleme is a seasoned entertainment writer who kickstarted her writing career on TVSA. She has published articles on Iharare, ZAlebs, The South African before joining Briefly News. Rae obtained her BA Media Studies degree at the University of Limpopo, a copywriting postgraduate diploma from AAA School of Advertising and a PGCE at Unisa. Email: rae.seleme@briefly.co.za