EP. 7 | Nota | "Most SA Artists Will Die Broke" | Exploitation, Bad Deals & Building Real Legacy

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. Topics Covered: 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 About Success Unscripted: Hosted by Peter Manjate, Success Unscripted dives into the minds of South Africa’s most fascinating leaders, creators, and visionaries uncovering the raw, unscripted stories behind their success. Don’t forget to LIKE, COMMENT & SUBSCRIBE your engagement helps us empower one story at a time. 00:00 – Intro & Greeting 01:25 – Who is NOTA Baloyi at His Core 02:20 – Growing Up Around South African Music Legends 06:50 – Early Exposure to Jazz and Hip Hop 11:15 – The Concert That Changed Everything 14:45 – Inequality, Ambition & The Dream of Making It Abroad 18:25 – First Cypher and Starting to Make Beats 22:00 – Meeting Sugar Smacks and First Studio Work 25:30 – Getting His First Track Published 29:00 – Inside the Studio: Lessons from the Pros 32:00 – Learning PR and Social Media Before It Was a Thing 34:00 – Running High School Nightlife Events #successunscripted #nota #petermanjate #southafrica #musicindustry #fame #legacy #entrepreneurship #motivation #entertainmentindustry