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“Mr Poopoopoo” or “Leejoy” as popularly known, is arguably one of the best MC around Turfloop - Mankweng in Limpopo Province. Johannes “Lethabo” Monyela is an “MC”, “Event Organiser” and “Brand Ambassador” who has proudly won “Best MC Award and “Best Brand Advertiser”. Chatting with Rise Africans Newspaper about his journey, Leejoy said: “there were very tough times in the industry. First, one has to be building brand and gaining exposure. It has never easy to gain fans. I had to invest much and ensure I perform best when given a gig”.
A tendency of comparing local and upcoming artist must come to an end, they deserve to be respected and booked with reasonable prices. “Many Hosts prefer to pay large amounts of money to so called big artists forgetting that they were once upcoming artists too. Some of big artists do not really do much in terms of performance. Upcoming artists must be taught how to build themselves as brands and stop to follow trends, they must understand that once they are booked, they must work hard to boost their fanbase”
There are lots of opportunities in the music industry, such as meeting and networking with relevant people along the way. Leejoy worked with lots of artists in industry but does not consider making music. “Dealing with artists is a big challenge, some think you will spoonfeed them, other lack self motivation and some are in the industry cause of peer pressure.” said Leejoy.
Everyone is entitled to enjoy whatever pleases them in the industry. Leejoy find peace and will keep entertaining us without reluctance. He is currently busy with amazing projects and thankful to have been there through thick and thin. Nothing really gonna stop him pushing his wonderful work.
Bookings: Whatsapp / Call : +27 79 129 7027 | Leejoy Lethabo (Facebook)
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