- Sho Madjozi has made a comeback with new songs, a children’s book, and an international tour
- Sho Madjozi has returned with new music, a children’s book, and an international tour
In honor of her younger sister Makhanani “Nyeleti” Maganye, who passed away in a terrible vehicle accident in 2019, Madjozi, who has a degree in creative writing, created this tale about embracing one’s individuality and being brave.
“Shoma and the Stars, my new children’s book, has me incredibly excited. It’s a present to my young followers and to all the young people who dare to be different, she tells IOL Entertainment. It’s a lovely story that’s been brilliantly crafted.
According to Madjozi, she wanted to make the book available to her younger admirers as a way of encouraging them to be original, authentic, and creative.
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“Keep that, you know, because when kids are young, they’re so experimental about what they want to wear and how they want to style their hair, and it seems like life gradually pushes us to become more like everyone else over time.
“It’s like my giving to say, ‘keep it, don’t let growing up take that away from you.'”
Some of Madjozi’s fans got their first glimpse of the book’s cover art when she appeared on hip hop artist Da L E S’s YouTube podcast, “Posted with Da L E S and Friends.”
However, considering L E S’s podcast, which is targeted at adults, also discusses drinking and marijuana use, her appearance on it didn’t go down well, and she quickly became a trending topic on Twitter.
Because of its relevant nature, Madjozi was open and honest about the experience, saying that it was the most enjoyable interview she had in a long time. What could be more relatable than two friends laughing and chatting while enjoying a drink, right?
Madjozi adds that there is this pressure, especially on mothers, that you can’t have fun, therefore I believe a lot of parents might also connect to it. People are sick of hearing that if you have fun, you’re a poor parent.
She was criticized for promoting her children’s book on an adult website and she responded to criticism by saying, “Sensible people recognize that there are distinct venues that are for different audiences.”
“Those who listen to the Da L E S podcast are aware of its contents. Although I don’t smoke marijuana myself, people are aware that this is what happens on Da L E S’s show, and there is a wide variety of alternative entertainment available if they like it.
Her adventure into writing for children is just getting started with her children’s book. She says “she wants to produce more material specifically targeted at children”.
It goes without saying that kids adore Sho Madjozi, and it’s impossible to forget how she encouraged young girls all over the nation to style their hair in bright braids like hers.
“That’s a big passion of mine and that is what this book is going to allow me to do and to create ‘Shoma’ as this character for kids because I think they do need great platforms and great entertainment,” Madjozi says.
In addition to publishing a children’s book, Madjozi also released her debut single, “Toro,” in November after almost two years without giving her fans any new music.
“I’m happy for the hiatus to be able to work on and perfect the craft and still have fans that will be looking forward to what I will put out.”
She had the chance to meet the WWE superstar after releasing the smash track “John Cena” in 2019, and the song was used in a major TV ad.
Her last album, 2020’s “What A Life”, marked her first release under a new landmark international deal with US record label Epic Records, which is home to international acts such as 21 Savage, DJ Khaled, and Travis Scott.
Her new single, “Toro”, featuring DDG, is lit and the perfect way to say, “I’m back”, especially after a season that has seen the singer make changes within her team after a fallout.
She revealed in March that she had found two team members who had been “stealing” from her and engaging in a variety of “dubious activities” to obstruct her possibilities.
“It has been a while since I put anything out, I feel really blessed to have put out something so different to what I’ve been doing. And to show people that I’ve always been the kind of artist who has been multidimensional and that is going to do what I like.”
“Shoma and the Stars” retails at R180 and can be purchased at all major South African book retailers.