The Harsh Truth about South Africa's Entertainment Industry, Money & Legacy | Nota Baloyi
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In this powerful and brutally honest episode of Success Unscripted with Peter Manjate, Peter sits down with Nota Baloyi: entrepreneur, music executive, and outspoken industry voice for a raw conversation about the truth behind South Africa’s entertainment industry.
From why most artists go broke, to the real money behind music, and how legacy, character, and mindset shape long-term success, Nota pulls no punches.
He opens up about his philosophy on fame, controversy, discipline, and the power of accomplishment over hype. Whether you love him or disagree with him, you can’t ignore the truth he speaks.
- The real reason artists go broke after fame
- What’s real and fake in the entertainment industry
- How to build lasting success as a creative
- Why being a good person matters more than talent
- The role of controversy in building a personal brand
- Defining true success and owning your time
From why most artists go broke, to the real money behind music, and how legacy, character, and mindset shape long-term success, Nota pulls no punches.
He opens up about his philosophy on fame, controversy, discipline, and the power of accomplishment over hype. Whether you love him or disagree with him, you can’t ignore the truth he speaks.
- The real reason artists go broke after fame
- What’s real and fake in the entertainment industry
- How to build lasting success as a creative
- Why being a good person matters more than talent
- The role of controversy in building a personal brand
- Defining true success and owning your time
Chapters
- 00:00 Intro
- 01:06 Introduction and self-description
- 02:32 Early exposure to music
- 06:04 Neighbourhood connections and early industry exposure
- 11:01 Developing musical interests and meeting industry figures
- 14:57 High school years and first music connections
- 27:37 Learning the music business and building connections
- 41:17 Educational struggles and industry growth
- 54:15 Meeting 50 Cent and learning about the music business
- 56:08 Understanding 360 deals and revenue streams
- 01:00:29 Money in the entertainment industry
- 01:02:03 Artists' mistakes and business mindset
- 01:04:30 The importance of family values and education
- 01:14:07 The entertainment industry's reality
- 01:17:53 Why artists go broke
- 01:30:14 Final thoughts on success and legacy
