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With his signature catchy melodies and lyrics rooted in everyday life, Monada didn’t just put Bolobedu house on the map – he redefined it.
At 32, Monada, real name Khutso Steven Kgatla, carved his path from Limpopo, broke the mould and opened doors for artists such as Makhadzi, Shandesh, and Kharishma.
Sowetan caught up with the hitmaker to talk about his career and his new licensing deal with Sony Music.
Sowetan: As a chart-topper from rural Limpopo, how does it feel to represent so many people on such a big scale?
King Monada: I’ve been grinding for so long, and there’s no denying that most of the artists you see today have either been inspired by my music or are following in my footsteps. Being able to be a trailblazer or a pioneer, as many would have it, has been an honour.
I was just doing what I’m passionate about, but to see my music being loved by people outside of Limpopo gives me immense pride. It’s also good that we have our own identity and sound that people recognise us by.
Sowetan: What can you say about your journey through the years?
King Monada: Firstly, since the beginning, I always knew I was going to be a star; I just didn’t know how, but I knew. I was always intentional about my space and voice in the music industry, and I knew if I continued the way I was doing by dropping hit after hit, I knew that the consistency was going to lead to greater things.
