Makhadzi Over the Moon After Minister Gayton McKenzie Purchases 600 Tickets for Her One-Woman Show
Makhadzi is overjoyed after the Minister of Sports, Arts, and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, purchased 600 tickets for her upcoming one-woman show at Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane.
The minister’s gesture went beyond his initial promise of buying 200 tickets, leaving the musician feeling deeply supported.
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Minister Gayton Mckenzie Support and Makhadzi’s Gratitude
Makhadzi has expressed heartfelt gratitude to Minister Gayton McKenzie for his unwavering support ahead of her much-anticipated one-woman show at Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane.
Speaking to The Citizen, she said,
“I am so grateful to Minister Gayton McKenzie for his support. I feel like everyone believes in me. When ministers and politicians start getting involved in your work, it means they see value in you as an artist,” she said
She added,
“For me, this show is going to be successful because everyone believes in it. That gives me hope,” she added.
Overcoming Obstacles to Fulfill a Dream
The concert, scheduled for December 21, is a culmination of years of perseverance. Speaking at a press conference at Peter Mokaba Stadium, Makhadzi recalled the challenges she faced in securing the venue.
“About four or five years ago, I applied, but they did not want to give me the stadium. So, I went to Botswana, where I filled a stadium with my first one-woman show. I thought, if I can fill a stadium in Botswana, where most people don’t understand TshiVenda, why not come back home and do the same?,” she said.
Inspired by Global Success
Makhadzi shared that her participation in the BET Awards earlier this year fueled her ambition to bring an international level of production to South Africa.
“While in LA, I watched performances with world-class production and imagined myself doing the same. I wanted to be the first person to bring that kind of production home,” she said.