Mzansi music legend Loyiso Bala has pulled on mzansi’s heartstrings this past weekend. He took to social media to reflect on the past decade of his life, and how redirection has proven to be fruitful in his case.
As a member of the renowned Bala family, music was almost a guarantee for Loyiso and his brothers Zwai and Phelo. His love and passion for music were realised at a young age and were cultivated at the Drakensberg Boys’ Choir School, which is an institution that is notorious for exposing its learners to plenty of international opportunities.
Loyiso was one of the fortunate alumni of the school; he managed to use all he learnt at the renowned institution to break into mzansi’s gruesome music and entertainment industry. He then garnered great success and went on to become one of mzansi’s most notable names in the game.
It is no secret that without proper planning and consideration, the music industry has one of the most cut-throat and unsustainable retirement plans, as we have seen a plethora of our once-loved stars seeking financial assistance from fans via social media.
Taking to Instagram, the reality star took a jog down memory lane, reminiscing about the harsh realisation he was hit with at 36 years old. He realised that although he had a solid music career behind him, that would probably not sustain him into his retirement age, forcing him to consider his options and pursue other avenues.
“At 36, I had no idea if I could rebuild my life. Now at 45, I stand in a career I once thought was out of reach, and it feels like I’ve been doing this for decades,” says Loyiso.
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In this touching narration, Loyiso highlights some notable achievements he accumulated on this journey of securing a future of financial stability for himself and his family, which includes attaining a Postgraduate Diploma in Business (PGDip), as well as a Master of Business Administration (MBA), which is no easy feat.
Although his journey was not without its challenges, the ‘Chiiko’ singer revealed that pursuing this was one of the best decisions he has made, as it has opened him up to a career that has allowed him to rebuild his life. He also highlights the importance of being open to learning new things and skills as a human, as that puts you in an advantageous position.
“If there’s one thing I’ve learned, it’s this: it’s never too late to start over, to learn, to change paths, or to embrace new opportunities. Your past does not define your future.”
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