Lebohang Morake, better known as Lebo M, is the latest recipient of a Sama Lifetime Achievement Award. He talks to Mia Williams about his journey from SA to Hollywood, his ballroom dancing days and his successful battle against alcoholism.
. Are you proud of your contribution to the arts and putting South Africa on the international entertainment map?
I’m also grateful for the close South African community I found in the US and who welcomed me into their circle. So yes, I’m very conscious of the work I’ve done and my contribution to myself and the country, but I also share that credit and journey with those who came before me. I was not really prepared to give the country and the world this window on my family life. The whole concept ofwas born during lockdown. I guess hard times bring out the best in us as creatives.
I embrace my journey, so it’s very hard for me to say I have regrets. I understand just about every detail of my journey — the twists and turns. In July you received a Sama Lifetime Achievement Award. What kind of legacy would you want to leave behind?
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