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Kenny Stoanz
from Upcoming Mag 31
by Upcoming Mag
ARTIST
36 years old Thabang Kenneth Majoe is a Kwaito musician who goes by the name of Kenny Stoanz. Born in Zamdela Free State province, this singer, song writer and performing artist has always had love for music from the day that he was exposed to it and how he knew that when he grows up he’s going to be a musician. Kenny Stoanz started his music career as a member of a group called Lapeng Jazz Band in 2009 and through that he’s shared the stage with the big names such as Ringo, Bongo Muffin, Mafikizolo and Malaika-to
name but a few…
INTERVIEW
Q : What inspirational quote has kept you moving forward in your career from the beginning ‘til now?
A : Believe in what you do no matter who says what, whether they say there's no money in music or you're not signed to a certain recording label, press-a/ push-a/ phanda and don't ever give up. Our journey is not the same
Q : Your message to the aspiring artists out there..?
A : Never give up on your dreams. Dreams do come true. God's timing is perfect.
Q : You've shared the stage with the big names like Mafikizolo, Malaika, Bongo Maffin even Ringo and many others, can you share your experience?
A : Back then I was a part of the group 'Lapeng Jazz Band' and we used to open for big artists- it was around 2009/10. It was a learning curve for me indeed, behind the stage we would hang out with them and they would channel us upcoming musicians and guide us. Mr Ringo once told me that in music, “Ntho ya hao o tlameha o e emele.” Your time will come.
Q : Who is your biggest inspiration and why that particular person?
A : I don't have a specific person but I have people... Boom Shaka, Bongo Maffin and Mafikizolo. We now have Amapiano blazing, we still have hip-hop, but groups like Mafikizolo are still rocking and content with their music. They are real artists/musiciansthey don't go with what is trending now, but they go for what they believe in and their fans or followers they still supporting them.
Kenny Stoanz' Music on spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/artist/7oIwa8IlzPrKKD9H0pbMZR? si=M2mbKxL3SxaTy3H12e8odw
https://open.spotify.com/artist/7oIwa8IlzPrKKD9H0pbMZR? si=M2mbKxL3SxaTy3H12e8odw&nd=1
