Botlhale Phora. Picture: Instagram
The year 2025 may very well be the year of execution for many of our most loved mzansi celebs as many have begun putting plans in place to ensure that this year goes much better than 2024.
Former Idols SA contestant Botlhale Phora has come up with a unique way of ensuring that he never has to struggle to accumulate money again after he decided to get involved in the lucrative industry of men’s grooming.
The singer best known for his soulful voice, was part of the singing competition in 2017. Despite showing a strong stage presence and impeccable vocal abilities, he unfortunately fell short and finished in the top three of the competition in the show which was later won by Paxton Fillies.
Following his exit from the competition, he has since received the opportunity travel to the United Kingdom as part of a theatre group from 2017 to 2023. Here he played the role of Nelson Mandela.
Last year he told SowetanLive that he would be focusing on his solo career and venture into gospel music – a calling he claims to have always been aware about, but the time, said he was in denial about.
Meanwhile, the star has now discovered a new found passion in the form of barbering.
Speaking to entertainment publication Daily Sun, he revealed that he opened his own barbershop in September last year after spending several months trying to perfect his craft.
While the 28-year-old has had no formal training when it comes to cutting styling men’s hair, he confesses that he started by cutting the hair of his neighbours for free just so that he could improve his skills over time.
“It’s something I learned recently. I just had to go through YouTube and other social media pages to teach myself,” he said.
After months of delivering his free services, in December he officially began charging his clients.
“The inspiration behind opening the business was I’m always busy on weekends and during the week I did nothing, so I thought of doing something that would generate revenue for me other than just chilling and waiting for gigs,” he said.
Meanwhile, he has not given up on his journey as a musician, but says it is slightly more difficult to make it to the top as an independent artist, given that there is a lack of finances to cover all his needs.
Also see: Botlhale Phora makes a transition to gospel | Bona Magazine
