Lepele uses Music and Philanthropy to reach out

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.