Andile Humphry Zindela
Youth in Arts, Culture & Sport
Nominee's Province:
Kwazulu-natal
Age:
28
Project Name/Description:
Boy Child
More info:
https://www.facebook.com/RoyalsonkaNatasha
Andile Humphry “Royal Son” Zindela, 28, is an Afrojazz and soul musician, motivator and mentor from Port Shepstone, south of Durban. While growing up, he was raped by a pastor. Depressed, Zindela, who started singing at the age of eight, attempted to commit suicide many times, but says music played a huge role in the process of healing. He now uses music to heal the youth. Zindela, who grew up in Folweni and was raised by a single mother, is an eThekwini municipality ambassador where, through a campaign called Boy Child, he motivates boys to live their best lives. “I saw a need to groom young boys, especially those without fathers and father figures like myself, as most are bitter and angry,” Zindela says. He sometimes buys and distributes groceries for needy kids. He advises: “Life is a race. We can’t all reach the finish line at the same time – your time will come.”
IN PARTERSHIP WITH
Unsung Heroes 2021
- Nondumiso Wendy Nomatse
- Brian Lehang
- Kamo Matsoso
- Blaine Golden
- Siyabonga Gwala
- Thabang Makgakwe
- Ntando Innocent Mahlangu
- Khanyisani Brian Dube
- Lethabo Motseleng
- Kagiso Kekana
- Refilwe Rabotapi
- Elliot Sithole
- Siphokazi Jonas
- Andile Humphry Zindela
- Nosipho Mkhize
