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Recording act Shugasmakx. admires everyone who has followed their dreams and turned nothing into something.
Trivia
By Billy Sutter
WHAT has been the highlight of your year? Releasing my second solo album, The ShugaFactory. I am really excited about it. I believe it’s going to do well, so I am looking forward to the good times ahead.
What is your favourite Durban restaurant, shop, mall and local leisure activity?
I enjoy 9th Avenue Bistro, love visiting Gateway mall and my favourite shop is Idols at The Pavilion. Favourite leisure activity would have to be conversations over cocktails by the beach… and enjoying the nightlife.
The movie you most enjoyed in the past 12 months? And your favourite film of all time?
I really enjoyed Date Night recently. I don’t really have a favourite movie, but The Devil’s Advocate comes to mind.
What album is currently in your CD player and why? And what is your most cherished album of all time?
I am currently playing The ShugaFactory very loud and all the time! My most cherished albums would have to be The Skwatta Kamp Compilation (1999) and Skwatta Kampain (2001).
Favourite kind of meal? And least favourite?
I enjoy a healthy, well-cooked meal that is full of flavour. I’m not one for a meal that’s bland and lacks creativity.
How do you keep fit?
Social soccer – and I hit the gym now and again.
The three best things that make South Africa great?
Opportunity, freedom and ubuntu.
What is the word or phrase you most overuse?
“Madala”, meaning “mate”. The original definition means “old man”, but in slang it carries a slightly different meaning.
One thing about yourself that you would love to change (and why)?
I’d like to be selfish. Sometimes I think I just give too much to others.
How and where did you celebrate your last birthday? And when is your birthday?
I had a party in Bloemfontein, then a supper with friends in Joburg. I was born on February 28, 1983.
Dream holiday? And with whom if it could be a fantasy date?
It would have to be travelling across Europe with my whole family and my girlfriend… just doing as we please.
If you could be an animal what would it be?
A lion. What is better than being the king of the jungle?
Personalities you most admire and why?
Everyone who has followed their dreams and managed to turn nothing into something.
Some things you truly love? And some things you detest?
I love smiles, equality and respect. I don’t like bullies, haters and pointless meetings.
What is the funniest thing that has ever happened to you?
There have been too many embarrassing incidents and moments filled with laughter to remember. All joyful, though.
Favourite actor, actress, author, singer, band and TV show?
Vusi Kunene, Connie Ferguson, Robert Kiyosaki, Kanye West, Skwatta Kamp and CSI Miami.
Three things you have to do before you die?
Travel more, leave a legacy and achieve my goals.
What are you reading at the moment?
Unfortunately nothing at the moment, just magazines.
What are your favourite cities?
Cape Town, which is beautiful and chilled out; Durban, which is South Africa; Miami, always warm and great to party in; and Joburg, my hometown, which is very diverse and filled with opportunity.
