Sizwe ‘Vuyo’ Msibi, otherwise known as ‘DJ Vuyo Da Vocalist’, is back in action, singing and composing beats after his music career was abruptly cut short by the Covid-19 pandemic. Vuyo, who had built a reputation for his vocal talents while working at Charlie’s SuperSPAR in Dundee, found himself at a crossroads when the pandemic forced him to halt his musical ambitions.

Before COVID-19 disrupted the world, Vuyo was a familiar face at Charlie’s SuperSPAR, where he often entertained customers with impromptu singing. His natural talent caught the attention of the organisers behind Dundee’s first Soundwave concerts, which showcased local artists across a variety of genres.
These events gave Vuyo his much-needed breakthrough in the music industry, but with the onset of the pandemic, he was confined to his home in Glencoe.

Rather than allowing the setback to hinder his passion, Vuyo turned the challenging time into an opportunity for growth.
“It was a bad time for everyone, but I used it productively to learn the software associated with a music studio,” he explained.
This self-taught knowledge led to the creation of his own studio, where Vuyo began composing beats.

Now he’s a multi-talented producer with over 100 original songs under his belt, ready to share his beats with other artists.
From his roots in church music and his school years at Sarel Cilliers High School, music has always been an integral part of Vuyo’s life.
Despite facing personal tragedy with the death of his mother, Vuyo’s faith has kept him resilient.

“I am pained when I see so many young people out on the streets, not working and getting into drugs. The only way to help them is to reach out and give them direction. I believe music is one way we can do this,” Vuyo said passionately.

Vuyo is eager to make a difference in the lives of young people in his community by teaching music and guiding them away from negative influences. He is requesting donations of musical equipment such as keyboards, bass guitars and drums to help him set up a teaching space for aspiring young musicians.

“I don’t want to make money out of this,” he said. “I see it as a way of making a difference.”
The talented multi-instrumentalist, who is now back at Charlie’s SuperSPAR, is also gearing up for his next performance at the Majuba Hall on March 23, where he will be part of a gospel musical event.
For those wishing to support Vuyo in his mission to inspire and mentor the youth, he can be reached on 066 526 9476.

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