Makhadzi on her new album: ‘I put my heart and soul in this’

Makhadzi has managed to keep her head above water after her record label woes and is reaping the fruits of her labour in the form of a new album. 

Taking to her Instagram timeline she announced she was dropping her new album, which she said she put her heart and soul into.

"This is music with freedom, mbofholowo. I'm doing this independently. There are amazing featured/supporting artists in this album. It will blow you away. I strive in unity and being a proud African. I put my heart and soul in this again. Album is out midnight on all platforms," she wrote. 

In May she announced her departure from her recording label Open Mic.

“The relationship between myself and Open Mic Productions was like a match made in heaven as it elevated both of us to become top household names in the South African music industry. Our relationship produced four studio albums and all the albums did very well.

“I would like to thank Open Mic Productions for the good work and contribution they made in my music career and I have learnt a lot from them.”

Makhadzi recently met President Cyril Ramaphosa who sang her praises, leaving the Ghanama hit maker proud of her herself and how far she's come.

“Last night I cried so much. I just want to take this opportunity to say thank you to everyone who has shown me support all these years. Firstly, God is the greatest for all his grace. Then my day one fans who have been with me through the hard and the nice times, thank you so much guys.  I am here because of what you do for me,” she wrote.

“I also just want to thank myself for being me. For being strong and never giving up. Today I can shake hands with the president and he tells me straight in the face that I am a great performer. Thank you, thank you, thank you. I am happy. Now I can work on my album with energy.”