Lepele uses Music and Philanthropy to reach out
Teboho Masakala
Jazz artist Motsamai Lepele from Bloemfontein is using
proceeds from his Jazz album to help the less fortunate through his Motsamai
Lepele foundation. His album “My, Your, Our Africa” was recently released and
is already playing internationally.
Lepele said he didn't expect his album to be so
well-received in other countries. It is getting airplay in Germany,
China, USA, Russia Japan, Korea and Holland among others. He gets money from
streaming of the songs as he has a license for it.
Growing up and having experiences life challenges, Lepele
made a promise and an oath to help those who are facing what he went through
and his dream is changing as many lives as possible.
He added that he started his foundation as a way of reaching
out to the less fortunate as he loves being behind the scenes when helping
people and as such he prefers to work with NGO’s and individuals.
A portion of the money he receives from the sale of the
album goes to his foundation and he uses it to partner with non
profit-organizations and individuals who approach him for help. Fusing
music with reaching out to the less fortunate has worked like a charm, as he
can introduce his jazz sound to people while also reaching out to them.
The
album costs R100 a copy. The songs are for mature Jazz audiences but can
be enjoyed by others.
You
can enjoy Lepele's music while driving, relaxing and even doing gardening at home.
Lepele can be contacted on 078 210 0881 or facebook Motsamai Lepele
Chakela.
