Zwai Bala launches music training program

Zwai Bala in collaboration with his sister, Thozama “Pinky” Bala launched a music training program called Bala Voices. According to Phil Mphela, the training hub is a vocal solution project focused on providing opportunities for aspiring singers from South Africa’s diverse communities.

Basically a development and training program for singers, as I understand it,” Phil added. Below are social media users’ reactions to the news. Let’s hope it covers the business side of music, and includes things like protecting one’s IP; insurance, etc” Loyiso would’ve also added value here. I wonder why he isn’t involved.

“We need more of this kind of initiative, shout out to Zwai. We also need to support him and everyone else who is trying to make a contribution.”

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Zwai Bala launches music training hub

In collaboration with his sister, Thozama 'Pinky' Bala, Zwai has launched Bala Voices — a vocal solution project focused on providing opportunities for aspiring singers from South Africa's diverse communities.

Basically a… pic.twitter.com/UCc5oTFx6B

— Kgopolo (@PhilMphela) September 20, 2023

Zwai Bala apologises for offending a fan two decades ago

Music legend Zwai Bala has issued a public apology after a Twitter user told the star that he offended her over two decades ago.

Bala grabbed the attention of social media users following an interview with MacG and Sol Phenduka on the popular ‘Podcast and Chill’. While many celebrated his success and acknowledged his great contribution to the industry, the complainant, @Tilly_tetelo, detailed her first encounter with Bala, which left a bad taste in her mouth ever since.

“I see Zwai Bala trending and I remember how he broke my heart when I was 12/13 I was in a mini Soweto orchestra , so excited that we were performing for him but I saw him saying something to his friend looking at me and the (they) laughed. My day was ruined (and) I haven’t healed,” wrote @Tilly_tetelo.

I see Zwai Bala trending and I remember how he broke my heart when I was 12/13 i was in a mini Soweto orchestra , so excited that we were performing for him but I saw him saying something to his friend looking at me and the laughed. My day was ruined haven’t healed ?

— Tilly? (@Tilly_tetelo) July 28, 2022

It was not long after the post was shared on Twitter that Bala responded, issuing an apology to the young woman.

“I’m sorry it’s taken more than 20 years but (I’d) like to officially apologise to you now,” he said.

“Thank you for your comment. I’m delighted you’ve found closure & even more appreciative the opportunity presented itself this way….”

I see Zwai Bala trending and I remember how he broke my heart when I was 12/13 i was in a mini Soweto orchestra , so excited that we were performing for him but I saw him saying something to his friend looking at me and the laughed. My day was ruined haven’t healed ?

— Tilly? (@Tilly_tetelo) July 28, 2022