R&B singer and reality show star Loyiso Bala has just bagged a Master of Business Administration (MBA) qualification. The 45-year-old star said nine years ago, he did not know that he could rebuild his life.
DECIDING TO MAKE A CHANGE
In a post on Facebook, Loyiso said although he had a successful music career, he did not want to be a statistic where he would blame the system when his music career ended. Loyiso shared, "I could already see where things were headed. Despite a successful career, I would likely spend my days blaming the system for why musicians struggle financially. Not because the argument wasn't valid, but because my career would have quietly slipped away, leaving me with nothing but frustration and 'back in my day' stories.' Loyiso said he sprang into action. He explains:" The problem? No degree. No corporate experience. Just music. But instead of accepting that fate, I leaped. I walked into HenleyAfrica, hoping to start from scratch. A friend suggested I apply for Recognition of Prior Learning, which allowed my experience to count towards a postgraduate diploma in business.' He said though it was terrifying to get accepted, it was even scarier to sit in his first class, but he didn't quit. "I graduated. Then I went for what seemed impossible, an MBA."
NEVER TOO LATE TO LEARN
Loyiso said while he was studying, he volunteered at TBN Africa as a presenter and producer. "Just before finishing my MBA, I was appointed as Channel Director. Three years later, I joined SABC, leading some of the biggest radio stations in the country," he added. He joined the public broadcaster as a business manager for the Eastern Cape combo responsible for overseeing Umhlobo Wenene FM and Tru FM. L "If there's one thing I've learnt, it's that it's never too late to start over, to learn, to change paths, or to embrace new opportunities. Your past does not define your future. "On the other side of fear is growth. Be bold. Step into the unknown. Do what feels uncomfortable. And when you've done all you can, trust that God will take care of the rest," Loyiso concluded.
