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Join Pearl Thusi as she unpacks some of Mzansi's most, intriguing and controversial personalities.
Cast
A-Reece
Artist
A-Reece, real name Lehlohonolo Ronald Mataboge, South African rapper and songwriter born and bred in the capital city, Pretoria. His musical journey began when his older brother played him underground and commercial Hip Hop back to back every morning just before he’s was picked up for kindergarten. Although Hip Hop was not the only genre of music that was played for him, Hip Hop appealed to him the most from a very young age. So much so that by the time he was 10 years old, A-Reece had already started writing his own music.
In his first year of high school, A-Reece entered into his schools’ talent show where he performed in front of a live audience for the first time. Later that year, with his new found fame and acknowledgment from the local Hip Hop community, he formed part of Rap trio called “ Daily Basis“. A-Reece and his two group members , IMP and Wordz, were highly inspired and spent most of time recoding music. In the latter part of his high school career, A-Reece decided to branch out on his own and has been a solo artist since.
In his first year of high school, A-Reece entered into his schools’ talent show where he performed in front of a live audience for the first time. Later that year, with his new found fame and acknowledgment from the local Hip Hop community, he formed part of Rap trio called “ Daily Basis“. A-Reece and his two group members , IMP and Wordz, were highly inspired and spent most of time recoding music. In the latter part of his high school career, A-Reece decided to branch out on his own and has been a solo artist since.
Busiswa
Artist
There is a vibrancy that comes with new music voice Busiswa Gqulu, who is a clear and explosive example of what happens when you add poetry to music. Introduced to the wider South African music scene and the world on Zinhle’s worldwide hit “My name is”, the evocative and zestful artist has been called a ‘fresh voice that resonates with your inner soul’. Her powerful musical interaction of words on music has that emotive and captivating flair, resulting in a vibrant and astonishing effect.
Dj Tira
DJ
Born Mthokozi Kathy (24 August 1976) in a peaceful environment of kwaHlabisa and affectionately known as "Dj Tira" to the general public relocated to Durban in 1995 to study Human Resources at the University of Kwazulu Natal.
Dj Tira was basking in limelight in 200 and 2001 as both years introduced him to a wider audience after winning the Smirnoff Southg Africa knockout competition two years in a row, making him the DJ to snatch the ultimate prize of a trip to Ibiza twice.
Playing in the island that never sleeps two years in a row signaled his arrival in South Africa's mainstream music industry - "Durban Showbiz" and South Africa at large were going to be same ever again. Proof is in his prominence and dance floor dominance to date.
Dj Tira was basking in limelight in 200 and 2001 as both years introduced him to a wider audience after winning the Smirnoff Southg Africa knockout competition two years in a row, making him the DJ to snatch the ultimate prize of a trip to Ibiza twice.
Playing in the island that never sleeps two years in a row signaled his arrival in South Africa's mainstream music industry - "Durban Showbiz" and South Africa at large were going to be same ever again. Proof is in his prominence and dance floor dominance to date.
Emtee
Artist
Born in Matatiele, a small town in the Eastern Cape, Mthebeni a.k.a ‘’Emtee Da Hustla” to his fans, is a pure talent that has taken South Africa by storm.
Mthembeni grew up in Rockville where he discovered and embraced his love for music. The 24-year-old rapper discovered his passion for spitting catchy rhymes at the age of 9 at Yeoville Primary school during a talent show in 2001. He participated in musical activities from joining the choir to taking part in school plays. Emtee completed matric at Barnato High school where he became the youngest choir conductor. This earned him awards and first income at 17 at provincial competitions for his school and his Marimba band.
2008 was a year where Emtee pushed mixtapes amongst his peers and gained street cred. In 2010 Emtee met rapper Maraza, whom he collaborated with on a song titled ‘In it to win it’. Which helped build his name on the streets. They started a group called ‘4front’, specializing in electro, dub step and rap. 2013 saw the group split to focus on solo careers. Emtee released an EP called “Do it Yourself” (DIY).
Mthembeni grew up in Rockville where he discovered and embraced his love for music. The 24-year-old rapper discovered his passion for spitting catchy rhymes at the age of 9 at Yeoville Primary school during a talent show in 2001. He participated in musical activities from joining the choir to taking part in school plays. Emtee completed matric at Barnato High school where he became the youngest choir conductor. This earned him awards and first income at 17 at provincial competitions for his school and his Marimba band.
2008 was a year where Emtee pushed mixtapes amongst his peers and gained street cred. In 2010 Emtee met rapper Maraza, whom he collaborated with on a song titled ‘In it to win it’. Which helped build his name on the streets. They started a group called ‘4front’, specializing in electro, dub step and rap. 2013 saw the group split to focus on solo careers. Emtee released an EP called “Do it Yourself” (DIY).
Pearl Thusi
Host
Born and bred in Durban, with a passion for the entertainment industry, Pearl continues with determination to make her mark in the industry that she loves.
Pearl’s career began in her early school days participating in pageants in her her “township” of kwaNdengezi, KwaZulu Natal in South Africa- where she got her taste of being star on the humble stages and in front of cameras in her community. In high school, she continued pursuing the only door she could access to enter the industry- Modeling. She clinched titles as Miss KZN 2005, and First Runner-up in Miss SA Teen in 2003 to name a few.
Pearl has had a highly successful modeling career nationally, appearing in adverts for the biggest brands on the continent. As her name and fame grew, her modeling career began to evolve into the star we know today.
Pearl’s career began in her early school days participating in pageants in her her “township” of kwaNdengezi, KwaZulu Natal in South Africa- where she got her taste of being star on the humble stages and in front of cameras in her community. In high school, she continued pursuing the only door she could access to enter the industry- Modeling. She clinched titles as Miss KZN 2005, and First Runner-up in Miss SA Teen in 2003 to name a few.
Pearl has had a highly successful modeling career nationally, appearing in adverts for the biggest brands on the continent. As her name and fame grew, her modeling career began to evolve into the star we know today.
Prince Kaybee
Artist
One of South Africa’s best house djs. Prince Kaybee who’s formal name is Kabelo Motsamai born 1989, June 15 (age 28) from Free State is not only a house DJ but a music producer of soulful sounds as well.
Growing up Prince Kaybee always had a passion for music. He started his Music career a few years back when he started playing in clubs in and around Bloemfontein and this is where he started producing music and his first hit track is a well-known song where he featured Shaun: Wajellwa.
Prince Kaybee debut album “Better Days” went Gold and was also awarded Best Dance Album during the MMA15 held in Durban, South African, Better Days was also nominated in 2016 MTV Awards, Prince Kaybee also received an award for Best Remix on his single “DON’T GIVE UP” where he worked with Lady Zamar and Tira from the MMA16.
Growing up Prince Kaybee always had a passion for music. He started his Music career a few years back when he started playing in clubs in and around Bloemfontein and this is where he started producing music and his first hit track is a well-known song where he featured Shaun: Wajellwa.
Prince Kaybee debut album “Better Days” went Gold and was also awarded Best Dance Album during the MMA15 held in Durban, South African, Better Days was also nominated in 2016 MTV Awards, Prince Kaybee also received an award for Best Remix on his single “DON’T GIVE UP” where he worked with Lady Zamar and Tira from the MMA16.
Somizi
Somizi has been in the entertainment business for almost 30 years now, starting at the age of 13 in a Broadway musical "Sarafina" where he travelled the world for 5 years with the production, and choreographed his first big project in the movie. He then went on to choreograph Miss South Africa un 1998 until 2008.
He has also released two albums which went on the win a Metro FM Award and a Channel-O Music Video Award. In 2016 he released his first workout DVD: "Grind with Somizi" and it has already achieved Platinum status.
Currently, Somizi is working on the second season of his reality show "Living the Dream with Somizi" and going for the third one!
He has also released two albums which went on the win a Metro FM Award and a Channel-O Music Video Award. In 2016 he released his first workout DVD: "Grind with Somizi" and it has already achieved Platinum status.
Currently, Somizi is working on the second season of his reality show "Living the Dream with Somizi" and going for the third one!
About Behind The Story
Join Pearl Thusi as she unpacks some of Mzansi's most, intriguing and controversial personalities. We get a personal account behind the story with the likes of Zodwa Wabantu, Somizi, Denise Zimba, Phat Joe and others. With every episode the viewers will see Pearl sitting down with a gifted personality to have a heartfelt conversation, that will unveil the mask of the celebrities we thought we knew.