The entertainment industry are opening doors for both men and women to showcase their talents and this has given people most especially women to show what they are made of.
However, Arabic Piano star DJ Sbahle has come out to tell people that the DJ industry has a long way to go in order to achieve that particular aim.
Sbahle and J-Killer are one of the most exciting amapiano acts in the country, and the first male-female group in the genre.
Sbahle also stated how becoming a female DJ and being recognized became very difficult and impossible at some point in the industry.
“It is very hard to be born a female and want to be recognised as a young female DJ in SA. The bigger picture is to grow and survive. I want afro pop singers to start saying, ‘Thank you, Miss DJ, for playing my song’.
“In this industry, It’s either you are confused by being a s**t or a prostitute because of the genre. Well, I am changing that perception.”
The further stated there was a time she almost had sex in exchange of favors but instead of doing that, she decided to be strong and stand on her ground.
She also said the country as a long way to go and all other girls like her should try to wait for their time and say no.
“I am grateful that I was tested and prosecuted by so many guys in the industry, let alone asked for sex as favours, but am glad I stood my ground and to my values and not allow such. I am still going to grow and have a future ahead. I can’t risk such.
“I hope some young girls out there have the strength to say no and wait for their time too. It will surely come.”
“People look at me and think because I like looking sexy that’s what I am. How I look is my image as an artist and my freedom to be who I want to be. Our country has a long way to go before accepting it’s not always how you dress that symbolises your character. Don’t judge my looks, rather judge my character and it won’t disappoint.”
“It is a hard, long road that needs female DJs to work twice as [hard as] men. Given time, we will win this. I believe there is a lot of gender-based violence in our industry and one has to grow some guts to survive. At the end we are all talented individuals who want to make people happy.”
“Sometimes I just want to go on a gig, get on that stage and then hit home and lock myself away, but I am born for this and I have to be in the midst.”
