Natalie Sindile Nyathi….
Today Zim GBC News speaks to Afropop/Hiphop/New Age Kwaito/Amapiano artist Nhlanhla Ed Fortune Mkandla aka Toksik- Balaclava aka Mashebeen
Toksik is a registered author and songwriter who ventured into music in 2016 and has throughout his career shared the stage with the likes of Obert Dube, Zex Mdawini, Siza Mdlongwa, Poly Da Nqoe, Mandie Mae, Mandie SB, Aquila K, Muse, Asaph, Khoikhoi, Lukie, Kotion, Blaq Fauza, Ecnirp Kwanele Swizz TKG, Lucy and Lethu the Poet
MY FIRST CHILDHOOD MEMORY…
It was when I was in grade seven at Dumezweni Primary School when a snake came into my classroom and wrapped itself around my leg(😳) and I completely froze until it unwrapped itself and went on to hide underneath my backpack giving me time to jump onto the desk and shout “Ma’am invoke” and I running out of the room.
It was a scary but queer and daring moment in my entire life.
MY FIRST CHILDHOOD IDOL…
It’s Eminem and Lil Wayne.
MY FIRST MUSIC HERO…
It’s Bonginkosi Dlamini aka Zola
MY FIRST INSTRUMENT…
It was a Keyboard
MY FIRST SCHOOl…
It’s Mqogo Primary School. Located in the high density of Nkulumane, Bulawayo
MY FIRST BEST FRIEND…
It’s Nkosiyethu Mlilo aka FlameBoi
MY FIRST HEARTBREAK….
It was In 2019 after my ex cheated on me with her ex while I was in the Hospital undergoing a life-threatening surgery.
MY FIRST TIME CRYING AS AN ADULT…
It was when I lost my elder brother to pneumonia. It still hurts even now.
MY FIRST CD…
It’s one from Enrique Iglesias, Escape album.
MY FIRST PET…
It’s a cute dog called Kimber
MY FIRST TIME RECORDING…
It recorded the song “On a Day Like This” in 2010 at the Face the Music Studios.
MY FIRST JOB….
It’s working as the youngest Salesman in a South African furniture shop…..
Toksik plans to build a massive entertainment company and tour the world.
Zim GBC News 2023©