Noma Khumalo

Noma Khumalo Bemoans Exploitation in the Music Industry

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Remember her? Idols South Africa Season 11 winner, Noma Khumalo, is now fighting for rights of local artists. She is now the Cultural and Creative Industries Federation of South Africa (CCIFSA) Deputy Secretary in the province of KwaZulu-Natal.  Recalling her personal experience after being announced the Idols SA Winner in 2016, MaKhumalo says lack of support from the record label she was signed under drove her into a state of depression. “Society has this idea that the competition continues to support the contestant that won. Their responsibility is to entertain South Africa and as soon as they say ‘and the winner is…’ they’re literally done with you and the record company takes over. Noma then recounts how she felt neglected by the company in favour of established artists which inspired her to become an activist.  Watch the interview below: @voiceonthemoveradio [ICYMI] We had CCIFSA leadership from the president Joy Mbewana Chairperson and Idols SA Noma Khumalo talking all things cultural and creative Industry federation of South Africa #Welcome2TheFuture ♬ original sound – Voice On The Move Radio

T’zozo: KZN Artists Must Benefit From SAMAs

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From left to right: Joy Mbewana, T’zozo, Noma Khumalo The South African Music Awards (SAMAs) will be hosted in KwaZulu-Natal for the next three years and the Cultural and Creative Industries Federation of South Africa (CCIFSA) says local artists will benefit from this. CCIFSA KZN Chairperson, Thokozani “T’zozo” Zulu, was so vocal about the issue during his visit to Voice On The Move Radio studios. “We are busy negotiating with the Department of Sports Arts & Culture to do activations all over KZN. Citizens from all corners of the province should feel the SAMAs vibe. Hosting such a prestigious event should make a difference in both established and upcoming artists’ lives. “It looks like we are winning that battle,” he said. T’zozo says they are also putting systems in place with the government to ensure that cabinet reshuffles don’t negatively affect artists. Idols Season 12 winner, Noma Khumalo, who is now the CCIFSA KZN Deputy Secretary and Joy Mbewana who heads up the organisation nationally were also in attendance. Watch the interview in two segments below: PART 1 OF 2 @voiceonthemoveradio [ICYMI] We had CCIFSA leadership from the president Joy Mbewana Chairperson and Idols SA Noma Khumalo talking all things cultural and creative Industry federation of South Africa #Welcome2TheFuture ♬ Mix Deephouse 2023 Edm (Remix) – DAFITXDJ PART 2 OF 2 @voiceonthemoveradio [ICYMI] We had CCIFSA leadership from the president Joy Mbewana Chairperson and Idols SA Noma Khumalo talking all things cultural and creative Industry federation of South Africa #Welcome2TheFuture ♬ original sound – Voice On The Move Radio