Springs – Mzwakhe Mbuli (31) is known to his fans as Sombhanana RSA, and is an artist whose music has become both a personal outlet and a source of inspiration for his community.He discovered his talent for singing at the age of six years old, inspired by the beautiful voices of his parents.He grew up attending church every Sunday as his father was a pastor. He then developed a strong foundation in music and performance.“I was born into a family of natural comedians and artists. I grew up surrounded by singing, art, and creativity.“Music helped my mind heal and gave me strength. It made me forget about the difficult situations I faced at times,” he explained.
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Mzwakhe draws his inspiration for music from experiences, surrounds and stories told.He explained that being an artist entails a lot more than just performing and entertaining, saying it motivates him to leave negative habits behind.“It keeps my mind and soul focused on good things. It has helped me see the right and wrong in life,” he citedHis musical influences are diverse, ranging from kwaito, reggae, and maskandi to hip-hop. He looks up to artists who carry positive messages in their work.He has worked collaboratively with local acts like Mellow N Sleazy and DJ Ace Remake, and he hopes to work internationally with artists such as Kendrick Lamar, as well as local stars like Kabza the Small, Jandas, and Mathandos.“I recently released a new single titled Gijima, which carries a powerful message that deserves to be heard around the world.“I am also working on two albums across different genres, titled Debate,” he said.
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Beyond music, Mzwakhe is passionate about uplifting his community.“I want to recruit all my brothers and sisters with talent off the streets, to guide them away from drugs, violence, and crime.“Music has taught me patience and perseverance. It does not matter how long it takes; what matters is doing it the right way, as God wants,” he concluded.
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