VILLAGERS and artists have honoured Phuzekhemisi for his contribution to the music industry.
The Phuzekhemisi Music Festival was held in his village of eNsepheni, KZN, on Monday.
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There were huge celebrations as amabutho welcomed him to the sports field. Event host and former Ukhozi FM station manager, Bhodloza Nzimande, thanked Phuzekhemisi for putting maskandi on the map.
“Phuzekhemisi raised sensitive issues through music. When he broke into the industry, everyone listened. At that time, maskandi was not so popular among the youth,” said Bhodloza.
Artists Mfiliseni Magubane, Mbuzeni Mkhize, Nyonemhlophe, Abafana BakaMgqumeni, Ichwane Lebhaca and Professor took turns to thank him for his contribution to the industry.
Nyonemhlophe thanked him for introducing him to maskandi.
“I grew up listening to his music. At that time I didn’t even know I had a talent. But today I’m proud to say I’m his product.
“He actually discovered me, introduced me to the industry and nurtured me,” said Nyonemhlophe.
Phuzekhemisi thanked people for honouring the event.
“I could’ve done this event somewhere else, but decided to do it here in my village. This was important for me because you have supported my work. You’re the community that knows me best.
“You know my strengths and weaknesses,” he said.
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He said he was glad things have gone back to normal in his life.
“This has been a challenging year for me with the court case hanging over my head. I’ve been sidelined. People I trusted started distancing themselves from me. All of this affected my work.”
