In this exclusive interview, award-winning Amapiano star Babili “Aymos” Shili takes us behind the scenes of his life off the stage. From the rhythm of the studio to the rows of peppers on his farm in Bapsfontein, Aymos shares how music and farming have shaped his values, discipline and vision for the next generation.
By Talitha Janse van Vuuren, multimedia editor at African Farming
“Farming teaches you patience, responsibility and respect for growth,” Aymos says. “The same lessons apply to music and life – you have to show up, nurture what you start and trust the process.”
In this candid conversation, he opens up about his journey from Johannesburg’s music scene to cultivating high-value crops, his faith, and the legacy he hopes to leave for young people exploring agriculture.
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