JOHANNESBURG, South Africa – 14 January 2026 – After 25 years of writing songs in private, investment banker Sam Mokorosi is finally ready to be heard. He announces his entrance into the music scene with a conceptual five-single series launching with “Tell Your Mama We Made It”—a triumphant anthem born as a gift for his 20th wedding anniversary. The project marks a rare crossover where lived experience, faith, and long-form storytelling meet contemporary African sound.
“I’m on a journey to present my full self in all my circles, whether church or high finance boardrooms,” Mokorosi explains. “Some of these songs have been bubbling inside for more than 25 years. The impetus was my 20th wedding anniversary—I wrote this song as a gift to my wife, and I really wanted to release it. I thought, why not release more?”
Sam Mokorosi is no ordinary debutant. By day, he navigates the complex worlds of strategy, risk, and investment. By night, he steps into songwriting and vocals, driven by a desire to present his full self to the world. A product of Lesotho and South Africa’s Eastern Cape — where he later witnessed firsthand the decay of public infrastructure that would inspire “Profit & Politics” — Sam fell in love with his wife at the age of 16, laying a foundation of endurance that would shape both his personal and artistic journey. His debut is a testament to resilience, both personal and collective. Mokorosi’s background in finance brings an unusual discipline and intentionality to the project, positioning music as legacy rather than impulse.
“We’re high school sweethearts, and there were dark days when it felt easy to give up,” Mokorosi reveals. “But we kept working at love… this song is a celebration that the bright days far outweigh the dark ones. But it’s also an anthem for the resilience of the human spirit as we step into a new year.” Tell Your Mama We Made It” blends celebration and reflection, capturing the quiet victories behind long journeys.
The Single Series: A Camera Lens Zooming Out
Rather than a traditional album, Mokorosi is releasing a curated series of five singles throughout the first half of 2026, creating a deliberate narrative arc. The five-single series unfolds as a personal and thematic journey, with each release revealing a different chapter of purpose, perseverance, and gratitude.
“I view this series as a camera lens zooming out,” he explains. “It starts intimately close and ends with a panoramic view of where we come from.”
The journey begins with the celebratory arrival of ‘Tell Your Mama We Made It’ (January 2026), peels back to the vulnerable longing of ‘How Much I Miss You,’ and evolves into the spiritual release of ‘Sunflower Girl’ in time for Valentines Day. The focus then shifts sharply outward with the social rallying cry of ‘Profit & Politics,’ inspired by a heartbreaking visit to a derelict train station in the small town of Grahamstown, Eastern Cape, where Mokorosi witnessed the tangible impact of greed and corruption on public infrastructure.
The series culminates with ‘Motherwell,’ a powerful homage to the 1976 student uprisings in the South West Townships. Strategically due for release around Youth Day, the track speaks to a nation healing from historical scars while looking toward restoration.
“This collection bridges the gap between the man who loves his wife and the man who loves his country,” says Mokorosi. “It is my ‘Full Self.’”
Sound, Strategy & Collaboration
Musically, the project blends “fun, light, easy listening” Pop and R&B/Soul with thoughtfully crafted lyrics designed to linger in listeners’ minds long after the music fades. Mokorosi cites influences ranging from 90s R&B party hits to modern heavyweights like H.E.R., Masego, and Manana—a blend of nostalgic warmth and contemporary soul.
Yet, his professional background shapes his collaborative approach. “My day job helped me realise the right team makes the dream work,” he states, crediting producers, musicians, and marketing teams for elevating the project. Kekente, his brother, a producer/DJ, is already working on remixes of the debut tracks, extending the project’s sonic reach.
The release is supported by a sophisticated, multi-phase digital strategy, including EPK clips, lyric videos, and a focus on community building via WhatsApp and tiered influencer outreach.
What’s Next
Following the single series, Mokorosi is already writing new material and preparing remixes of the debut tracks with his producer/DJ brother. His advice to other professionals with hidden creative dreams is unequivocal: “Don’t let the dream die. Too long I put my own music in the bottom drawer, thanks to the pressures of work, family, community commitments. The quicker you let the magic out the box, the better for your own soul and the world that’s waiting for your unique contribution.”
“Tell Your Mama We Made It” is available now on all major streaming platforms.
For interviews, high-res images, or the full EPK, please contact: media@jtcomms.co.za or (011) 788 7632 / 083 954 6133
ABOUT SAM MOKOROSI
Sam Mokorosi is an artist bridging the gap between high finance and the soulful world of R&B. By day, he navigates the complex landscape of investment banking, strategy, and risk. By night, he is a songwriter and vocalist merging his professional discipline with a musical passion that has been bubbling inside him for over 25 years. His 2026 Single Series takes listeners on a journey from personal vulnerability to sharp social observation, exploring themes of love, resilience, and national healing through a blend of Pop and R&B/Soul.
Media assets -High Res pics
https://1drv.ms/f/c/753500cfb98c324c/IgBmVCMvqo1rTbuBEe-QieqKAVlsUuAjCf6bbQmtKS9jjzc
Follow Sam Mokorosi:
Instagram: @sam_in_a_hat
Twitter: @sammokorosi
Website: https://linktr.ee/sammokorosi
CLICK HERE to submit your press release to MyPR.co.za.
Author: Dee’s Harilal from JT Communication Solutions on behalf of Sam Mokorosi.
ABPR is a Public Relations company based in Cape Town that provides Public Relations, lobbying, and advocacy services.
Nola
“Reputation is what other people say about you when you leave the room; character is what you say about yourself when no one else is in the room.” – Joyce Brothers
Tall Sally
\”What kills a skunk is the publicity it gives itself.\” – Abraham Lincoln
Little Granger
\”If I was down to the last dollar of my marketing budget I\’d spend it on PR! ~ #Bill Gates