Thapelo Molomo, the winner of Idols SA 2022 has been spotted selling eggs from the back of his car. While many might see this as a sign for poverty, the singer who walked away R1 million in prizes richer at the prestigious singing competition, says he is not broke. He told Daily Sun that this is just another stream of income which he has created for himself, and not a sign that he is broke.
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Thapelo said he is motivating other artists to find other ways to make a living, other than depending on their music money.
“It’s a motivation for the people in the music industry to say, let’s try other ways of getting money because it’s difficult to get it right every time in the music space,” he said. “It’s better if you have a side hustle where you know you have other money coming in…Don’t be shy with your side hustle,” he said.
He also sells atchaar with those eggs, “Sell those perfumes or chickens…Sell whatever you can! [My business] is going extremely well,” he told the publication.
Thapelo said apart from being a musician, he is also a counsellor, “The very same business that people might laugh at is giving me money…I work as both a counsellor and a musician, and I am managing well…Time management and being focused are my things."
Thapelo also added that he is making a profit and that people who are laughing, are laughing at something profitable.
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Thapelo who recently turned 30-years-old gushed over his daughter. He told IOL that being separated from his daughter was one of the hardest things he had to do because he had to focus on the competition.
“Many people don’t know this but I have a five-month-old daughter, she was only a month old when I joined ‘Idols SA'.
“It was the hardest thing having to be separated from her, I just became a father and then had to leave for this whirlwind adventure, I did it for her, I wanted to achieve this dream for her," he told the publication.
He added, “I am single, I love my daughter and the baby mama, we are co-parenting. We have a very good understanding and communication system in place, we are doing good.”
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Read more: Idols SA Winner Thapelo Molomo Gushes Over His Daughter
Thapelo said he is motivating other artists to find other ways to make a living, other than depending on their music money.
“It’s a motivation for the people in the music industry to say, let’s try other ways of getting money because it’s difficult to get it right every time in the music space,” he said. “It’s better if you have a side hustle where you know you have other money coming in…Don’t be shy with your side hustle,” he said.
He also sells atchaar with those eggs, “Sell those perfumes or chickens…Sell whatever you can! [My business] is going extremely well,” he told the publication.
Thapelo said apart from being a musician, he is also a counsellor, “The very same business that people might laugh at is giving me money…I work as both a counsellor and a musician, and I am managing well…Time management and being focused are my things."
Thapelo also added that he is making a profit and that people who are laughing, are laughing at something profitable.
Read more: Minister of Police Bheki Cele Congratulates Idols SA Season 18 Winner Thapelo Molomo
Thapelo who recently turned 30-years-old gushed over his daughter. He told IOL that being separated from his daughter was one of the hardest things he had to do because he had to focus on the competition.
“Many people don’t know this but I have a five-month-old daughter, she was only a month old when I joined ‘Idols SA'.
“It was the hardest thing having to be separated from her, I just became a father and then had to leave for this whirlwind adventure, I did it for her, I wanted to achieve this dream for her," he told the publication.
He added, “I am single, I love my daughter and the baby mama, we are co-parenting. We have a very good understanding and communication system in place, we are doing good.”
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When he won Idols, he praised God for this, "All honour and glory be unto God. Family, we have officially crowned Idols SA winner of Season 18, 2022. All this is because of the mighty God we serve. We have seen his power and ability. Thank you family for all your votes and support throughout. I have seen your unconditional love."
Read more: Idols SA Winner Thapelo Molomo Gushes Over His Daughter
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Read more: Idols SA Winner Thapelo Molomo Gushes Over His Daughter
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