These are the words of 19-year-old artist Thabang \u2018Twice\u2019 Mbele who is using his music to heal souls and those with depression.<\/p>\n
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Having recovered from depression himself, Thabang said he saw a need to help others who are suffering from depression and mental illness.<\/p>\n
He has started a campaign called Xiety Society.<\/p>\n
This campaign is close to his heart because he struggled during his depression as no one knew about it.<\/p>\n
\u201cNobody knew anything about my depression.<\/p>\n
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ALSO READ: Themba Lukhele to tell his story<\/a><\/p>\n Qaution aims for the stars<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u201cI was the only person who could handle it because I\u2019m that type of person who deals with their problems alone to get through them.<\/p>\n \u201cI was in a dark place and music is where I found happiness.<\/p>\n \u201cBut some people cannot help themselves, which is the reason I want to help people overcome their problems through my music,\u201d said Thabang.<\/p>\n He shared what caused his depression with the GCN.<\/p>\n He said not having a father figure in his life was one of the causes because he needed guidance as a young man.<\/p>\n \u201cNot having a father figure has had a negative impact on my life as I had to learn things alone and learn from my own mistakes.<\/p>\n \u201cI mostly spent my time alone and saw my mother carry all the responsibilities, and that was not okay for me.<\/p>\n \u201cHence, I push myself now to succeed in my business and music,\u201d said Thabang.<\/p>\n He said in the black community depression is still stigmatised.<\/p>\n \u201cYoung people with depression are scared to tell their parents because they might not take them seriously or think it\u2019s witchcraft.<\/p>\n \u201cThat\u2019s why some rather cut themselves or commit suicide because they are too scared to talk,\u201d said Thabang.<\/p>\n He said with this campaign he will be able to educate the black community, especially parents.<\/p>\n \u201cOur communities need to know of and be aware about the dangers of depression.<\/p>\n \u201cAlso, understand that it is okay to go through a rough time in your life.<\/p>\n \u201cBut, most importantly, know how to deal with it,\u201d said Thabang.<\/p>\n He said music was what healed him and he wants to share that with others.<\/p>\n He added for his healing to begin he had to start somewhere, which was music.<\/p>\n \u201cThe very first time I picked up a pen to write my first set of bars was in 2016.<\/p>\n \u201cThe reason for my newfound talent was due to looking up to people like Drake and Lil Wayne and seeing how they were implementing change through words.<\/p>\n \u201cSo I thought I would do the same, and I never thought I would get as far as I am today, but I honestly am glad that I took this chance.<\/p>\n \u201cI was able to reach my full potential and find healing,\u201d said Thabang.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Hav<\/strong>e a story?<\/strong><\/p>\n Contact the newsroom by emailing: Melissa Hart (Editor)\u00a0<\/span>germistoncitynews@caxton.co.za,<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>Leigh Hodgson (News Editor)\u00a0<\/span>leighh@caxton.co.za\u00a0<\/a><\/strong>or Busi Vilakazi (Journalist)\u00a0busiv@caxton.co.za.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Also follow us on:<\/p>\n
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