Music

Mpho Makhado recently released his debut album, I’m Blessed.

According to Makhado, who hails from Musina, the album is performing well commercialy, but explained that it was a long and winding road for him to taste some success in the music industry.

"I fell in love with music at a very young age. Gospel music was always in my bones and I was obliged to do something to keep praising God." He started his musical career when he was 15 years old as part of a church choir. He grew up listening to famous musicians such as Joyous Celebration, Bishop Roxley Masevhe and Solly Moholo, from whom he drew inspiration.

“Recording the album was not easy,” said Mpho. Despite having plenty of songs ready, he had to fund the project himself. In order to enhance his writing and composition skills, he took piano lessons. "Selinah Muswobi was my role model and she encouraged me a lot."

Observers have told him that he is gaining great popularity among gospel music lovers because "of his unique style, which consists of heavy bass sounds, some chopping sounds and occasional well-positioned brass." He sings about personal experiences “and what I see happening in my vicinity. I also give advice here and there through my music, and by the look of things, I will continue singing this type of music as it is proving very popular,” he said. Mpho is also taking his music to the people through promotion.

His debut album consists of 12 gospel and some of he songs that are already popular are Ndizwayeso, Vhangasizwidzumbe, and the title track, I’m Blessed.