Congratulations are in order for Khanyisa Jaceni after she was announced Spotify's Equal Africa ambassador for July.
The TikTok star and singer joins Mzansi's Tyla, Sio and Elaine who have headlined the programme which seeks to spotlight and amplify the voices of African female artists breaking down barriers and making waves in music, exposing their catalogue to global listenership.
Having been raised in a family with a strong musical inclination, Khanyisa said she was beaming with pride as this marked a milestone in her musical journey, from being one of the top five finalists in the Vodacom NXT LVL music competition in 2017, to becoming one of the female stars at the forefront of the amapiano scene.
“My passion for music has been rooted in me since early childhood. Grabbing the opportunity to pursue your dreams spot on is highly recommended, as they hold immeasurable value,” she said in a statement shared with TshisaLIVE.
After losing her job due to the pandemic, Khanyisa rose to stardom as a TikTok star where she showcased her talent as a singer.
She describes stardom as any other job that comes with many pressures that demand you take care of your mental health.
“Fame comes with its pressures, it's just like any other job. No money comes free. There are those days where you are really demotivated and you have to push yourself to work... it looks all fun — but it's costly on my mental health and that's why I prioritise my mental health before anything else,” she told TshisaLIVE.
“I get bullied almost every other day and discover someone who doesn't like me, so you need to constantly reassure yourself.”
Despite the bullying , she now knows when to take time off to drown out the noise.
“I stay away from negative things that could be said about me. I scroll fast and avoid things that could trigger or affect me and keep my head up high.”
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