THE grandchild of the late Mangosuthu Buthelezi, Toya Delazy, claims that she’s struggled most of her life.
The 33-year-old Pump It On hitmaker said the fact that her mkhulu was rich didn’t mean she's also rich.
She took to social media to share that she would write a book to tell people about her life story.
The book will be titled What Happened to Toya Delazy?
“I decided it's time for me to write my book - after the tragic loss of sis Zahara, I saw the type of music deal she was signed to and I realised that it was like mine. I mentioned this and it brought on a huge discussion on Twitter, with some people saying, anyway my grandpa is rich so I am fine. It made me realise that none of you know my story or my journey, I never had anything handed to me,” she wrote.
She said no one paid her school fees and she was squatting throughout university.
Toya also said the South African music industry almost killed her.
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“From fighting depression, using alcohol to cope to eventually finding deep healing while fighting rejection, and people saying I fell off mocking me, and the numbers - I regret nothing, everything that has happened has taught me so much and I feel very lucky that I found another part of the world to appreciate my talent,” the rapper said.
That’s why the musician decided to be independent. She runs her own company called Delazy Entertainment.
“We, independent artists, need your support, going independent doesn't mean you have lost your talent. Sometimes we have to get out of deals that are no longer sustainable for us, but because the industry turns it's back on you as they don't want to mess up their bag with the major label by supporting you, the fans think you're less talented cause you no longer on mainstream media. It's not always easy to find your feet. Most of the artists that have been in my position died.
“I feel incredibly lucky to be here still pushing independently through Delazy Entertainment and Afrorave ltd - I'm still winning as an independent. If the public and fans can be genuine and show support like they did when I was with a major being independent, would be a natural progression,” Toya said.
The singer also won an award for Best Newcomer at the Production Music Awards in the UK.
