The artists who joined the uMkhonto Wesizwe Creative Council (MKCC), a creative wing of the MK party in KwaZulu-Natal, are reportedly feeling anxious about their future. With the party seemingly sidelined during coalition talks, they fear that their hopes of flourishing under an MK-led government may be dashed. The artists, particularly the aspiring ones, are now questioning the decision to align themselves with MK and are left wondering if they made the right choice.
According to a reliable source, numerous artists, particularly those aspiring to make a mark in the industry, joined MK enticed by the party's initial hype. They believed that if MK governed KZN, their careers would blossom with an abundance of gigs, projects, and sponsorships. However, their excitement was short-lived following the coalition, as it became evident that MK was not collaborating with other parties on various fronts.
"These artists thought that MK was going to govern KZN, but it didn't happen after the coalition. They were hoping that should MK govern KZN, they were going to flourish, and their careers would blossom. They thought they were going to get gigs and many projects, not to mention sponsorships. But their excitement was short-lived after the coalition. Now they're asking themselves if they made the right decision because it's clear that MK is not working with other parties in anything," disclosed the source.
Another insider revealed that some artists are aware that there is no turning back for them since they publicly declared their allegiance to MK. They understand the potential consequences but hold onto hope that the situation may change. MK firmly believes that they were robbed during the elections and has taken the matter to court, raising the possibility that the law might rule in their favor, leading to MK eventually governing KZN.
Renowned artists, Mxolisi Majozi, popularly known as Zuluboy, and Hlosiwe "DJ Hlo" Mthalane, are among those who publicly announced their affiliation with MK. Despite the concerns raised, DJ Hlo remains resolute and undeterred.
"Anyway, the previous government did nothing for me. So, there's nothing that can make me scared. I joined MK because I love it and I believe it'll bring change. For now, we are united as artists under MKCC. We have plans to implement. Those plans are about developing ourselves. We are not going backwards but forward," affirmed DJ Hlo.
Zuluboy, who co-founded MKCC, dismissed the rumors surrounding the artists' discontentment.
"We don't know that. We're all happy and working towards the same goal," assured Zuluboy.
While some artists express dissatisfaction with the MK Party and its leader, Jacob Zuma, one musician stands out as a staunch supporter, forever grateful to the former president for saving his life from a devastating turn of events.
In an emotional account shared on his Instagram page, singer and actor Mbuso Khoza revealed a harrowing ordeal involving members of the South African National Defence Force. He narrowly escaped prosecution for a crime he vehemently claims he did not commit, thanks to Jacob Zuma's intervention.
Mbuso recounts the incident, which transpired shortly after the loss of his mother in October 1998. Grieving his mother's passing, he faced a traumatic intrusion into his home by soldiers who believed he possessed an illegal firearm. Despite his protests of innocence, Mbuso suffered over two hours of relentless beatings before being taken to the eShowe Police Station, where he was detained for a week.
It was during a meeting, where former President Zuma was present, that the tide turned in Mbuso's favor. Zuma's intervention spared him from a potential wrongful conviction, leaving him deeply grateful for the former president's actions.
Reflecting on the incident, Mbuso expressed his gratitude to Zuma, emphasizing the impact the intervention had on his life.
"I come from a royal family, and after my arrest, my uncle was also detained. I don't want to dwell on the past, nor do I wish to offend anyone. However, I want to remind Zuma and others that if it weren't for his intervention, I might have been wrongfully prosecuted and possibly sentenced for a crime I didn't commit," conveyed Mbuso to the Daily Sun.
Now residing in KwaNgcolosi, just outside Durban, the 56-year-old artist continues to contemplate the profound effect the incident had on his life.
The concerns and aspirations of artists within the MK party, as well as Mbuso Khoza's tribute to Jacob Zuma, shed light on the intricacies of political affiliations and the impact they can have on individuals' lives. As KZN's political landscape evolves, the fate of these artists remains uncertain, leaving them to grapple with the consequences of their choices while hoping for a brighter future.
