“DADDY, you have too many cars,” she said, stunned by what she saw, Yo Maps’ has revealed.
He says in response to her, he asked which of the cars she saw was her favourite adding that, when she picked the car, he drove with her in it.
To him, those cars were not just luxury—they were proof of sacrifice, discipline, and smart choices made beyond music.
Speaking candidly, Yo Maps explained that music alone in Zambia cannot fully sustain an artist. He says every time he invests in a music project, it takes a long time to recover the money, in some instances.
He says that, this reality pushed him to think differently. Instead of depending only on shows and streams, he chose to invest elsewhere.
“I buy plots,” he shared. “I have 16 plots. I wait for them to gain value, then I sell.”
For Yo Maps, that is what his real hustle looks like. He believes hard work without sacrifice is not work at all, and urges artists to start investing in themselves.
According to him, once an artist truly invests in their craft, they don’t need to convince people—they become undeniable.
He went on to praise B Flow for organizing platforms where artists and comedians meet, saying such initiatives help creatives grow together. Growth, he said, should be collective, not competitive.
On a personal note, Yo Maps spoke warmly about his daughters. “I just want to see my girls together. I want them to grow together. I want them to see me invest for them,” he said, his voice filled with pride.
He added that Tendai and Bukata blend perfectly and should never be separated.
Turning to music again, Yo Maps revealed that Kidist has two bangers ready, but he advised her not to release them yet to avoid competing with his own projects. Timing, he emphasized, is everything in the industry.
Asked about what he thinks about Artificial Intelligence, Yo Maps says AI is for people who cannot sing.
“I was inyanced at birth,” he said before singing an acappella performance during a Radio Phoenix interview with Chimweka.
He also shared small but telling details about his professionalism.
He shares that, whenever he goes to perform, he carries at least three outfits, just in case one rips on stage as the case once was sometime last year. Preparation, he believes, separates serious artists from the rest.
On the topic of artificial intelligence in music, Yo Maps was clear but respectful. “AI is for people who can’t sing—and it’s okay,” he said. While he appreciates what AI is doing and admits artists can learn from it.
He says he personally avoids using it. “It would make me lazy. I love being part of the song,” he explained.
As he wrapped up, Yo Maps took a moment to appreciate Drimz, acknowledging the role he played in his journey and hinting that the difference between growth and stagnation often lies in mentorship and hard-earned lessons.
For Yo Maps, success is not just about hit songs—it’s about vision, sacrifice, and building a legacy his children can see, touch, and learn from.
©️ TV Yatu January 30, 2026.
