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BEITBRIDGE-based musician Bhadilah returned to JZ Moyo High School as Guest of Honour at the institution’s Class of 2026 Prom Night, turning the occasion into an emotional homecoming and an opportunity to inspire learners.
The event, held at Zhovhe Lodge, saw the multi-award-winning artiste reflect on his journey from being a student at the rural school to building a career in music.
Bhadilah has established himself as one of the voices representing the Venda community on the national music scene. His journey has been shaped by discipline, dedication and pride in his cultural identity, values he encouraged learners to embrace as they pursue their dreams.
He described the invitation to return to his former school as a special and emotional experience, saying he wanted to show learners that success was possible regardless of where they came from.
“Returning to JZ Moyo High School’s event as an alumnus was deeply emotional and a true full-circle moment for me. Walking back into a school where I once sat in class as a student, but this time arriving as the Guest of Honour, felt incredibly surreal.
“My main goal in accepting the invitation was to show the young minds that dreams born in local communities are valid and achievable. I wanted the students to understand that coming from small backgrounds is not a limitation, but a unique identity they should carry with pride as they step out into the world,” said Bhadilah.
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