DJ Kabila on the pursuit of success, raising awareness of disability culture and amplifying accessibility in the music industry

Dj Kabila spinning the decks alongside Dj Black Coffee

In conversation with “The Star”, Makanya revealed how his accident shifted his perspective and motivated him to do better in life.

“Music has been a therapy for me. I would say the accident saved me and made me a better person. I was young when it happened. It saved my vision and really focused on what really matters to me, which is me. It brought that focus. I didn’t focus on the disability that much, but I focused on what I wanted to do and to be a better person,” said Makanya.

He added that he did not want people to see the disability, but rather to see someone who is talented, and music gave him that.

Makanya also spoke about the support he has been getting from his family and friends. He highlighted that his friend DJ Black Coffee has also played a pivotal role in his career.

“With friends, the support is an on-and-off situation, but a friend of mine, Black Coffee, has supported me. And he is the one who signed me and believed in my talent. Even with some opportunities as well, he sees the opportunities where I can fit in. He would invite me because he believes so much in my talent,” shared DJ Kabila.

Asked about the biggest highlight of his career, he said it was his experience of playing in Ibiza.

“One of the greatest highlights in my career is playing in Ibiza because it is one of the biggest clubs in the world. I left people emotional with how I play my music.”

Makanya further shared an experience of being discriminated against by an airline and raised matters which he hopes people can change.