Vocal teacher

Imvula Music Program, Gugulethu South Africa

Melabantu Maxhama, originally from Cape Town and currently living in Old Crossroads, is deeply passionate about music and education. Having finished high school in 2013 and completed a degree in Entrepreneurship from CPUT in 2019, Melabantu is now pursuing a Film and Television Learnership with SETA. With over 20 years of singing experience and more than 10 years as a vocal trainer, Melabantu has a rich background in music.

Having joined the music program in 2023, Melabantu strongly believes in the importance of music education for young people. To Melabantu, music is a skill that lasts a lifetime and serves as a universal language, relevant no matter where you are in the world. Melabantu sees music as a valuable career option, providing hope for those who may not succeed in traditional academic paths.