Internationally renowned, multi-award-winning rapper Sho Madjozi returns with a new musical offering under the alias "Shoma," inspired by the character in her best-selling debut children’s book, "Shoma and The Stars." Titled "I Can Be Me," the song is officially released today with two versions: the original single and a Dance version remixed by Prince Benza of “Jerusalema” fame. Stream or download globally here: 
 
A song about authenticity and the journey to self-love which is something we can experience at all ages, the release of “I Can Be Me” was preceded by the official music video which was released yesterday. Watch it now here: 
 
Inspired by her love of colourful unique hair, her home village and her own family Sho Madjozi hopes listeners will be reminded to celebrate our diversity and to love ourselves and to believe that our differences are also our magic. 
 
The original book “Shoma and the stars” tells the story of little Shoma, who is an outsider for being so different. In the end, she saves the day with her braids and is accepted and loved by her village. This journey of loss and creating Shoma, along with all that she stands for, has inspired this new song, 'I Can Be Me,' reveals Sho Madjozi
 
She adds: "This December is all about Shoma! The Sparkle Braids, Shoma Fest, and now the release of the song and video 'I Can Be Me.' Children of all ages have always supported and loved me, especially when I lost my little sister four years ago. They became the Stars in my life. This December is for them!"
 
With inspiring lyrics, this anthemic song by Shoma featuring Sho Madjozi serves as a reminder that we all possess power within ourselves and deserve to shine bright, knowing that "I Can Be Me."

Shoma 🌟 I Can Be Me ft Sho Madjozi

The Lyrics:

Growing Up I knew that I was different 
Grassy knees, crazy clothes and braided hair 
I’m not like what you see on television 
Maybe I should try to be someone else 

I know I’m someone 
Small as I seem 
Although I’m different 
The magic is me 

You light up the world when nobody is around 
Stars in the sky with my feet on the ground
And when you believe anything is possible 

You’re a light in the dark when you sing out loud 
The whole world is waiting for you to come out 
See the stars in the night 
They are shimmering 
And finally I can be me

Now I’ve found the song within my heart 
And the voice that I had All along 
There’s so much out there for me 
Longing to be the girl I know I can be

I know I’m someone 
Small as I seem 
Although I’m different 
The magic is me 

You light up the world when nobody is around 
Stars in the sky with my feet on the ground 
And when you believe anything is possible 
You’re a light in the dark when you sing out loud 
The whole world is waiting for you to come out 
See the stars in the night 
They are shimmering 
And finally I can be me 

Akuphel’ ubunyama kuvel’ ukukhanya 
Ubuhle bami bukhanyis umhlaba
A ngeke ng’sa a saba 
A ngeke ng’sa casha 
Uthando lwami lu nga ngo lwandle
 

Make sure to stream “I Can Be Me” today and request it from your favourite radio stations and TV channels. 


ICYMI
Sho Madjozi gave a stellar performance at Hey Neighbour Festival this past weekend. Watch it here:
 

Connect With Sho Madjozi
X (formerly Twitter):@ShoMadjozi
Instagram: @shomadjozi 
Facebook: @shomadjozi
Tik Tok: @shomadjozi
YouTube:  @shomadjozi61
 
Connect With Shoma
Facebook: Shoma Stars
Instagram: @shomadjozistars
X: @shomadjozistars
Tik Tok: @shomastars