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THE next time you see Makhadzi performing on the local front, you must know that someone has invested a fortune into booking her to be here.
The South African dance goddess has been a regular performer in this country where she is hugely popular.
But, after winning a prestigious BET gong in Los Angeles on Sunday, Makhadzi feels her profile has gone a notch up and this means promoters have to pay more for her services.
She won the BET Awards 2024 for Viewers Choice Best International Act.
Makhadzi revealed, on her return to South Africa yesterday, that she took a leap of faith by borrowing money from a loan shark to fund her trip to Los Angeles for the BET Awards.
She said she now hopes that there is more support for artists and they will not go through what she went through just to attend the BET Awards.
Makhadzi said now that she is a BET Award winning artist, she is going to increase her booking fees.
This means that promoters, including those who have been bringing her here, will have to pay a little fortune to secure her services.
The OR Tambo International Airport arrivals section came alive yesterday as fans of the BET Award-winning star welcomed her home.
International trips are nothing new to the “Ghamama” hitmaker but her recent trip to Los Angeles was extra special as she went to claim her BET Awards 2024 for Viewers Choice Best International Act.
Her family and fans came out in their numbers to welcome the star home, who has been on quite the winning streak this year, from Metro FM Music Awards to international stages.
Makhadzi’s family, including her parents Thomas Ralivhona and Azwihangwisi Munyai, couldn’t contain their joy as they sang, ululated, praised her and showered her with love as she emerged.
The crowd at the airport had other travellers and people at the airport wondering who was being welcomed drawing such numbers.
Upon her exit, the few that gathered screamed and shouted her name, giving her a warm welcome.
Newly-appointed Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture Gayton McKenzie was not in attendance to welcome Makhadzi at the airport.
McKenzie was expected to be sworn-in, along with other ministers and deputy ministers, during a ceremony in Cape Town yesterday.
However, Tsholofelo Lejaka, a Chief Director at the Department of Sports, Arts and Culture, was in attendance to represent the government. — H-Metro Reporter/IOL.
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