Joao Da Fonseca / 28 / My job is a bit complicated – I like to sing and like to cook
First things first, you opening up your own restaurant is a major deal, how did this all come about?
There are certain opportunities in life that are too good to not take. Sun International is the reason why I am in South Africa, fast forward my life and they offered me a restaurant. It’s an amazing opportunity to extend my passion in food, it’s also a tribute to my father and mother who both worked their entire lives in the food business.
How old where you when the foodie bug bit you?
The foodie bug really hit when I was 23. That’s when I really wanted to get more creative with my cooking.
How do you juggle the music side of your career with the restaurant business?
Everything stems from doing what I love. When times are tough and I feel stretched out, it really helps doing what I love. Plus, I have an amazing team which really helps me to achieve my crazy dreams.
What does Mi Casa mean to you?
Mi Casa is what I dreamt of since I was 4 years old. Mi Casa is my dream come true!! Mi Casa is my family!
Yemi Alade features Mi Casa on her new single ‘Get Through This’, can we expect more collaborations with African artists?
Most certainly! Africa is our focus!
It’s already May 2017, what do you believe the rest of the year holds for you?
Who really knows? The only thing I wish is to stay happy. We are working on more music as a band and I have a very busy year ahead from a good side of things.
That one habit you need to stop?
Losing golf balls on the course!
Food or Friends?
Why do we need to pick? We need both!
You’re an inspiration to so many young South Africans, any closing words of advice you’d like to give away?
Work at becoming an inspiration to people. As a young person you should work at becoming an inspiration to somebody else.
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