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Prince Kaybee speaks on how an artist’s death causes unemployment
In addition to the family members, Prince Kaybee lists others who are impacted by an artist’s passing. Prince Kaybee discusses the unemployment that occurs after an artist passes away.
Over the past several months, there have been a lot of deaths in the music industry, and most people are constantly worried about the family the deceased leaves behind.
By using Twitter, Kaybee made the decision to draw attention to others who, in addition to family members, also suffer from the deaths of artist.
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“When an artist/ musician dies, falls off or decides to quit, there is a chain of an unemployed bunch that will add to the unemployment chain. Road Manager, Booking agent, Promoter, Make up artist, Stylist Manager, A&R (if independent) Dancers,” he wrote.
“The list of people/ titles mentioned do also hire people in their lives, so it’s a longer hand than it seems,” he added.
Band members
— Khaya Mthethwa (@khayamthethwa) March 14, 2023
Family should be number one on this list. Most artists are breadwinners
— Tinah ‘Miss Standards’ Mashiloane (@MissTinah_M) March 14, 2023
Meanwhile, Malusi Mbokazi, a gospel artist, is grateful beyond measure after recovering from a condition that nearly took his life in 2022.
He wrote a song about the experience, Ngimbonile, which was included in his upcoming EP, The Revival.
“I did a live recording album and it was successful but after that, I was attacked by the illness that nearly claimed my life,” he said.