20 / MUSIC VIDEOS
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Funani music video
THE ARTISTIC CHEMISTRY OF
KYLE LEWIS AND TOYA DE LAZY Neither are strangers to the creative industry, so it comes as no surprise that their latest offering to the world is fire. Zubenathi Malothana catches up with them to find out more.
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yle Lewis is an acclaimed music video director, having worked on projects with some of our favourite local artists like Nasty C, Cassper Nyovest, and, of course, Toya De Lazy. Toya defines her music
as Afro-Rave, inspired by her love of alternative rave music and channelling her isiZulu culture. Now residing in the UK, producers are loving her unique artistic style and take on all things Africana. But what drew
Kyle to her sonic adventure? “I’ve always been a South African music fan and I really enjoy working with them (musicians). When it comes to different artists, I like to connect with them on a creative level. They have
created this incredible song and it is my responsibility to create a visual presentation that not only amplifies it but also gets the artist’s vision and my vision working in a collaborative way,” Kyle says. And buoyant by the release of
