“Never ever give up” : Pleasure Tša Manyalo encourages her fans to never throw in the towel

By: Simon Majadibodu 

Manyalo music singer Pleasure Ramadimetja Peta, popularly known as Pleasure Tša Manyalo urges her fans to never give in their lives. Photo: Facebook / Pleasure Tša Manyalo

Traditional wedding singer Pleasure Tša Manyalo has encouraged her followers, fans and supporters to never  throw in the towel.

The Ke Lorile hitmaker, real name Pleasure Ramadimetja Peta took to social media where she penned a motivational post to her fans.

“I started singing in 2005 until today, and I have started working as a public servant from 2006 until 2023,” reads the post of Ntšhike Ka Diatla hitmaker.

Pleasure Tša Manyalo who’s hailed as the Queen of tša manyalo ( Queen of wedding songs ) pointed out: “Our paths to success are not the same and equal, run your own race at your own pace you will get there.”

“It took me 18 years of working in the sun most weekends before I can grill for you the meat at Pleasure Entreprises,” Limpopo-born, Ga-Mphahlele traditional wedding singer wrote.

Click here to see her post: https://www.facebook.com/100070178772579/posts/pfbid02kRtf2HJWkFiCGEV2i61qwjqpom8TtaeNMmAm41cCcZ8u5Ye6zDbAJ4A412jHbRTJl/?mibextid=xOYQyo

Traditional wedding singer Pleasure Tša Manyalo encourages her supporters to keep on trying their hardest to make it. Photo: Facebook / Pleasure Tša Manyalo

Additionally she said it is not easy at all, however, “It may not be well today, but God shall see you through. Never ever give up. Wake up and let’s go to try again. Good morning.”

Her post garnered more than 25 000 reactions, 1 700 comments and over 200 shares.

Fans, and supporters commented on the post with some saying that they are tremendously motivated.

Social media influencer Mahlako Kgamedi said: “ You remain an inspiration to many mogolle. Keep inspiring ❤️🙏🏽.”

“ Very inspired ❤❤❤,” Facebook user Mahlatsi Mashitoa wrote.

Montsheng Dikgolo said: “Inspired n motivated through your words Boledi 🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️❤️.”

“Powerfull wisdom & motivation indeed sister♥️🔥🤟👌,” commented Botswana-born singer Olibile Sedumedi, popularly known as Maxy KhoiSan.

Another Facebook user, Maria Matlou also commented on the post and said: “ "Run your own race at your own pace"  👌This is powerful and inspiring.... 🙏👌.”

Highly praised manyalo singer Pleasure Tša Manyalo has been in the music industry for over 17 years. Photo: Facebook  / Pleasure Tša Manyalo 

Where it all started:

The manyalo singer matriculated from Phutlo Secondary School in 1996 and furthered her studies at Tompi Seleka College of Agriculture, where she obtained a Diploma in Animal Productions followed by a B-Tech in Agricultural Management from the University of South Africa (UNISA).

Before joining the Department of Rural Development and Land Reform, the popular manyalo singer worked as a police constable for the South African Police Service.

In 2005, she teamed up with Rufus Mphahlele and Ma-Andrews Maakomane to release her debut album, MaAndrews vol 1 (Sheba nna). 

In the same year, she released her first album, Pleasure vol 1, Mosadi wa Setagwa. 

Since then, she has produced numerous hits such as Sadi o tsamaisa matepe, Moipone, Sekgameetse, Lefotwana, Laela, and many more.

In 2019, she was honoured with an award for the Best Sepedi Musician by Sepedi Music Awards (SEMA).

Pleasure Tša Manyalo continued to realease hit tracks which were highly received and appreciated by her fans. Some of her greatest songs she released over the past years include Ntšhike Ka Diatla, Ke Lorile, Mosadi O Fiwa Tšhelete, Sefega, Modimo ke Sethakga and Mogau.

Her hit track song, Ke Lorile, came second in the 2022 song of the year at Sepedi broadcasting radio station, Thobela FM.

In 2023, she established Pleasure Enterprises where she offers services such as music recording, car washing, and butchering.