Makwa On How “I Blew It” Producers Wanted Him on The Show

South African producer and artist Makwa has opened up about an unexpected opportunity to appear on I Blew It, revealing that producers from the show approached him about featuring on the popular programme.

Makwa recently sat down with SA Hip Hop Mag/Nine80 Network for an honest conversation about independence, music, business and finding his confidence. During the interview, the acclaimed producer and artist reflected on his career, his experiences in the music industry and his ability to rebuild himself after difficult moments.

One of the revelations from the conversation was Makwa’s decision to turn down an opportunity to appear on I Blew It. According to the producer, people from the show contacted him and the director also personally reached out to him.

Makwa said he was honest about his decision and asked the director to respect his choice.

“People from “I Blew It” called me and said they wanted me on the show and I said no. I’m telling the truth. The director called me and said they wanted me on the show. I said no, please respect me.”

Makwa also opened up about his perspective on success and the importance of knowing what is within you. For him, an artist should be able to step away and return without allowing money or public opinion to determine their worth.

“Let me tell you something, when you know you’re life and that I can do this thing, disappear and come back again, you are at a better place because money doesn’t define you.”

The producer reflected on a period when he lost his car after WesBank came to take it, but said the setback did not stop him from getting back on his feet.

“I lost the car, WesBank came to take the car, today I’m driving a drop-top car, I’m driving a BMW drop-top again. So for me, I can disappear and come back, make a hit and disappear again because it’s in me. It’s not something I picked up because everyone is doing it. Not to say I’m on a high horse, but it’s in me.”

Makwa believes luck is another factor that people often overlook when discussing success in the entertainment industry.

“Another thing that we don’t consider as people, is luck. Your luck counts because if you’re lucky to be liked by people then you’re like the chosen one. Amongst everyone who had a hit and disappear there are those who come and don’t disappear and then there’s those who disappear and when they come, we know what they’re doing. Even if they disappear 5 or 6 years and come back, we know.”

“So, for me, you’re like the chosen one, it’s not everyone.”

He also addressed the fear many artists have when their careers are no longer going as planned. According to Makwa, worrying about what other people will say can prevent artists from making the changes they need to make.

“Another thing that hurts a lot of artists is the thought of, ‘What are people going to say?’”

Instead, he encouraged artists to appreciate the opportunities they have experienced while remaining open to starting again.

“Don’t be afraid of going back.”

Makwa’s message is ultimately about resilience. He encouraged artists not to forget where they came from and to understand that starting over does not erase what they have already achieved.

For an artist who believes he can disappear, return and make another hit, Makwa’s story is a reminder that success is not always about staying in the spotlight. Sometimes, it is about knowing what you carry within you and having the courage to begin again.