SPOTLIGHT FEATURE: MMATEMA GAVU

MAY YOU TELL US MORE ABOUT YOURSELF? WHO IS MMATEMA, AND WHERE DID YOU GROW UP? WHAT WERE YOU LIKE AS A KID

Mmatema is a 32-year-old woman,born in Zebeidelia,Limpopo raised by Disego and Lucky Moraila.I went to Matladi High School,and moved to Dereke Kobe Secondary School to finish my high schooling. I then furthered my studies at TUT known as the Tshwane University of Technology at the Soshanguve campus, I obtained a B-tech degree in applied languages known as Linguistics. During my tertiary years, I entered a well-known competition twice known as South African IDOLS.

I am a young wife and mother to two adorable children named Liana[girl] and Ethan[Boy]. Mmatema is a Musician and songwriter.A born again Christian,a woman who loves serving God’s people, loves love and giving love, a worshipper at heart, loves the Lord with all her heart,she’s a sibling and a YouTuber.

WHAT IS SOMETHING YOU WISH MORE PEOPLE KNEW ABOUT YOU?

I believe most people know all about me because I am an authentic person, what you see is what you get there is no pretense,the loud, caring, and giving woman they know is exactly who I am.

YOU STARTED PERFORMING AT THE AGE OF 10. HAVE YOU ALWAYS KNOWN THAT YOU WOULD BECOME A ROUND PERFORMER (SINGER, ACTRESS, YOUTUBER, AND INFLUENCER) / WHAT DID YOU WANT TO BECOME WHEN YOU WERE KID IN LIMPOPO?

Definitely,I have always known that I am called for the people,growing up I was always the entertainer in the house, and I’ve always served in the church as the worship leader.I’ve always been fascinated by the media industry,television, and entertainment but of course,our parents yearned that we have solid professions and what I was leaning towards then was being a police officer believe it or not.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE HYMN THAT YOU LOVE AND IF YOU COULD SING IT WITH ANYONE WHO WOULD IT BE?

I grew up singing hymns in my home language they are called DIFELA so having to pick one would be such an enormous task for me.

AS AN ARTIST THAT PERFORMS IN FRONT OF MANY PEOPLE DO YOU STILL DEAL WITH NERVES AND INSECURITIES? ARE THERE THINGS YOU DO BEFORE THE PERFORMANCE THAT ARE A STANDARD ROUTINE?

OH WOW, it’s funny how I had conversed with my sister about this question and my response was, I never get used to it because platforms are different, and souls are different I could say I may get comfortable only when I perform at the same place twice yet nerves do get to me. I am thankful for my vocal coach Margaret Motsage who recently told me that nerves are one of the reasons my voice blocks out so I avoid  being nervous.It is so important that you rest.

TELL US HOW YOU MAINTAIN A HEALTHY BALANCE WHEN IT COMES TO WORK LIFE, MOTHERHOOD, AND BEING A WIFE.

I am clear with my priorities,I plan. I am not one to just get up in the morning and say yes to everything that comes.I stick to my schedule if it is my rest day I don’t dishonor my schedule to fit an unplanned request because I am a very intentional person, I get very irritated around unplanned things then I start wanting to fix things when there’s no order so prioritise and plan.

I take things a day at a time.I do not compromise moments with my children so I actively shut down and have intentional time with my children usually when people call and don’t find me they will get hold of me tomorrow.I came from a church service where my time was prioritized there as I served for three hours, tomorrow I will go to work that is how I do it, and taking breaks in between really helps doing my hobbies, reading books, going to the gym taking time off scheduling date nights and lunch dates with my husband those things really help with the balance.

WHAT IS THE MOST SIGNIFICANT LIFE-CHANGING LESSON YOU HAVE LEARNT THROUGHOUT YOUR LIFE?

Life lessons,? Galore what stands out is that everything that happens, happens for your good, that God is with you even in the storm, so count it all joy knowing it’s probably if not absolutely preparing me for what’s coming. James 1:2-3/4

“Consider it nothing but joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you fall into various trials. Be assured that the testing of your faith [through experience] produces endurance [leading to spiritual maturity, and inner peace].”
‭‭James‬ ‭1‬:‭2‬-‭3‬ ‭AMP‬‬

WHAT VALUES DO YOU TRY TO INCULCATE IN YOUR WORK AND PERSONAL LIFE AND HOW DO YOU STAY TRUE TO THOSE VALUES?

I value authenticity,I honor honest people and people who are kind. loving Christ with all your heart and then the work ethic part respecting people’s time, being there for people,and love.

COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING SENTENCES: I LOVE … I CAN’T LIVE WITHOUT …. MY KIDS ARE …. MY HUSBAND IS …. I HOPE FOR …

I love … God, I can’t live without the HOLY SPIRIT…. My kids are My heroes, my inspiration, the reason why I wake up every morning to be a better person, they are the reason, I forgive and am patient…. My husband is HOPE…. I hope for …PEACE

WHAT IS ONE MESSAGE YOU WOULD GIVE TO YOUR FANS ABOUT GOD?

God is Faithful, trust His process and His Word. His word does not change. I don’t care how impatient you get, tired you get,or irritable.LISTEN, God’s Word does not change I don’t care how many times you get disappointed.Know that God’s word does not change HE IS FAITHFUL.

WHAT ARE MOST GRATEFUL IN LIFE IN THIS CURRENT SEASON OF YOUR LIFE?

I am grateful for my family, good health, peace that surpasses all understanding, and joy that is fulfilling.Contentment and I am grateful for God’s will and plans in my life.

WHAT ARE YOUR MARRIAGE SECRETS AS YOU HAVE BEEN WITH YOUR PARTNER OF 10 YEARS AND YOU ADVOCATE FOR A HEALTHY MARRIAGE AS YOU HAVE A YOUNG MARRIED FABULOUS?

I would say “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you” a verse found in Matthew 7:12. that’s the secret if you wouldn’t do it to yourself don’t do it to Him a lot of the time we get trapped in the whole lovey-dovey and truly the bigger things are just found in the loyalty. Always remember to do unto others as you would like them to unto you.

MAKE GOD THE CENTRE, make sure the Holy Spirit is ever present in your lives because He is your counsel, He will put you in order where your partner wouldn’t. May He be the center of your marriage and your life. Have lots of Sex, this helps with intimacy keeping you guys together having beautiful sex, make love.

SOME YOUNG PEOPLE HAVE GREAT RELATIONSHIPS BEFORE MARRIAGE BUT HAVE TERRIBLE MARRIAGES. WHAT DO YOU THINK WE NEED TO DO TO HAVE A GOOD TRANSITION FROM BEING A DATING COUPLE TO BEING A HAPPY MARRIED COUPLE?

Dont change. Grow.

Speak your expectations, be intentional and continue having fun.I believe marriage becomes harder because people change in marriage, wanting to introduce things they did not speak about or discuss with their partner.The secret things are known by God, but that sure should be a tip of the iceberg.

WHAT DOES BEING YOUNG AND SPIRITUALLY INSPIRED MEAN TO YOU?

This means staying in Christ making sure that your actions and intentions are purely from God about God for God. Making sure that you are pleasing God everything being inspired by His word and will for my life.

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FACT FINDER

1. She did the jingle of Mzansi fosho

2. She was on Rhythm City as an actor

3. She had her first professional gig at 10

4. Her birthday is on the 26 February