Lloyd Cele

Dream of an Idol Lloyd Cele

Little did Lloyd Cele know back then that those few words would trade a life and mindset of lack, for a life focused and effective purpose. After being runner-up on South African Idols in 2010, Lloyd has become one of South Africa's most popular music artists. He has won numerous awards, including being nominated at the South African Music Awards (SAMAs) for song of the year and scooping up the award for best pop album for his collaboration with Loyiso Bala. But success didn't come easy. The Dream of an Idol tells of a harsh yet soulful journey from a destitute and fatherless upbringing in the poverty-stricken township of KwaMashu, to the highly acclaimed stages of Sun City in the idols competition. His story is that of a 'darn horse,' of literally coming from out of nowhere with nothing and risking everything for a dream. And the dream? To use his life as a blueprint for building others' dreams and moving a new wave across borders, cultures, classes, and races to start and never stop dreaming and achieving