Zuko Komisa
Sjava has given some advice to fellow musicians on how exposing themselves to social media comments can affect the quality of the music.
Sjava is a South African singer, rapper, and actor. Born Jabulani Hadebe, gained popularity for his soulful music and deep lyrics.
Sjava who has won numerous awards, including the Best Produced Album at the Metro FM Award often explores themes of love, loss, and personal experiences. He’s known for his unique blend of hip-hop and traditional Zulu music.
He shared how both positive and negative feedback on social media can spur or inhibit innovation as unfavorable remarks could be demoralizing and cause someone to doubt themselves and be reluctant to share their work.
The impact of consuming too much social media comments on ones work typically affects the artist’s sensitivity and the type of feedback they receive can determine how much of an impact remarks have.
He took to social media to share his thoughts on limiting the consumption of feedback.
“Artists having too much access to reading comments about what the fans say about them or rather what they think about their art on social media will Ruin a lot of artistry especially MUSICIANS.” wrote Sjava
Artists having too much access to reading comments about what the fans say about them or rather what they think about their art on social media will Ruin a lot of artistry especially MUSICIANS.
— Sjava indlalifa (@Sjava_atm) October 16, 2024
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