Mr. Loyiso Bala – Artist Extraordinaire

Yesterday was an awesome day as almost weeks of anticipation reached absolute climax. It was the concert of Loyiso Bala which had both men and woman stunned by his suave moves on stage and golden voice in true star performance. Coming from a musical familial back ground (raised in the Eastern Cape) shined through in the absolute vocal confidence of this heartthrob of a performer

Loyiso has always been one of my favourite South African R&B male artists. This dude went to Drakensburg High where one must no doubt be able to put a nightingale to shame when you open your mouth to sing before you’re even allowed to set foot in the all boys school grounds. So did the 2 brothers (big bro Zwai and baby bro Phelo ) who joined Loyiso to form the R&B version of the 3 tenors – they call themselves (appropriately) the Bala Brother. These three brothers from Drakensburg Boys High rocked the crowd in Kirstenbosch yesterday in true stellar style. They gave all of us - South Africans - something to be proud of – home brewed music in the natural sanctuary (Kirstenbosch) at the foot of the majestic Table Mountain. Viva South Africa viva, Viva Ubuntu viva!

On our way home from the concert a friend said, “it’s a miracle that one set of parents can conceive and raise 3 individuals with such immense talents”. Well there is no denying that factor, because it’s not often we see that sort of collaboration in South Africa indeed. Pappa and Mamma Bala, we salute you as you may be proud of the fruits of your groins – the true blessing from an Almighty God.

Loyiso Bala my hero (only because he’s the over achiever I strive to be) is a hard working man who says he is consistent in his approach to work. He’s success has been his train following him for almost a decade in the eye of us mere public mortals. At the age of 19 Mr. Bala was the youngest National Youth Choir Conductor. Pursuing his academics at Unisa (University of South Africa) this over achiever was put in the UISA Book of Honour for achieving 95% in a music exam. He has won many SAMA (South African Music Awards), multi accolades from Metro FM. The talented Mr. Loyiso Bala also landed some practical acting roles in local series such as Back Stage and Tsha Tsha that are worth noting indeed. Being so busy with concerts, interviews, television he gave a several Albums and Singles to listen to over the past decade or so. Now at not even 30 yet, this superstar has a passport boasting of all his international travels he has under his belt. That’s not all – the rumour mill spins with stories of him doing international collaborations with internationally renowned artists in the UK and USA. Keep it up Loyiso! We your fans love you and will support you for as long as you remain a muso of star quality as you are!