Mpho his own boss
IF you were to see gospel singer, Mpho Regalo before any of his concerts start, you would assume he was the manager and not the star.
POLOKWANE – IF you were to see gospel singer, Mpho Regalo before any of his concerts start, you would assume he was the manager and not the star.
Regalo was on top of things on Friday during his 2015 unlimited worship tour at the Library Gardens.
“We have a 15 minute break during the show so please make sure there is someone to sell snacks and drinks,” he advised his crew. He also told them that the fans had to be prioritised.
He further displays his multi-tasking ability in the middle of an interview with Express, when he stops the interview to tell the stage managers where to put in the microphones for better acoustics.
The in-control Regalo was born to a single mother in the rural village of Khubvi in Venda.
“My mother raised me by selling vetkoek and fish,” recalled Regalo.
After matriculating from Raluvhimba Secondary School, he went on to study information technology at Mangosuthu University of Technology in KwaZulu -Natal, and he is currently balances his music career with a job as an IT software tester in Midrand.
The 28-year old started as a backing vocalist for the gospel duo, Takie and Rofhiwa before he released his debut album, Testimony in 2013. This was followed by a live recording released last year.
“My producer, the gospel singer, Takie Ndou, pushed me when I did not believe in myself,” he said.
Ndou later supported his protégé by performing with him at the concert.
Regalo said some of his highlights included sharing the stage with gospel giants, S’fiso Ncwane and Hlengiwe Mhlaba. “I would like to further work with Solly Mahlangu, Colbert Mukwevho and Winnie Mashaba.”
His future dreams go beyond music. “I am very passionate about youth development. I want to make an impact in the lives and careers of young people.”
Regalo said he continued to survive the challenges that came with the music industry such as piracy, high logistics costs and distribution.
“I survive this industry because I am not too money-driven. For me, it is all about passion and impact.”
His tour continues to Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal.
