By Katlego Sekhu
Joining 959 Breakfast with Dineo Ranaka and Sol Phenduka is actor and musician Nay Maps.
Nay Maps is popularly known as Mxolisi on Uzalo and Dingaan on The Queen.
The actor says he’s always had a passion for the arts.
“I’ve always had a passion for the arts. I knew that music and storytelling were definitely there.
“I was always called for plays in primary school and high school. After I did my first television commercial it was my stamp of approval.
Nay Maps encourages people in the entertainment industry to spread their wings.
“One needs one to have an open mind and see themselves as a business. It’s only at that moment that things start changing and developing for the good.
“I would urge most people to do that because it’s important for us to take care of ourselves and take ourselves seriously.
Premiering his first single titled I’ll Be There on 959 Breakfast, The Queen actor notes that he’s always had a passion for acting.
“I come from a very musical family. The music element has always been part of me and I told myself that each and every song that I’ll be writing and producing will be coming from my heart.
“I wrote the song with a very good friend of mine, TKay, a good man. I’m not doing something because it’s the in thing or people are saying I must do it. I listen to all types of music and get inspired by different sounds.

