Manfred Inc (real name Manfred Petersen) is a Soulful South African Acoustic Pop Singer-Songwriter born in Cape Town, South Africa. Manfred grew up on the Cape Flats with an innate love and passion for music.
He takes listeners on a captivating journey through a musical world where freedom and joy balance out social injustices internalised and transformed by street performers. His lyrics are reflective of his ‘Cape Flats’ roots and embrace the essence of Manfred’s life from an urban perspective.
Manfred Inc’s performances shine the spotlight on African artists, who like him create live music on the streets of Cape Town to earn a living and help beautify space by public art, powered by sound. Locations where music is played for survival and entertainment include Kalk Bay, Muizenberg and the Cape Town Botanical Gardens.
His love for music started with his mother and father who inspired him to follow in their footsteps. His mother had a musical voice and sung in Church and his father stirred on the creativeness in the family with his harmonica. They encouraged Manfred to be musically active with musical nights that would lead him to participate in Choir Sessions and Christmas Carols from the age of 7 at Klipfontein Primary School.
Manfred Inc’s passion and talent for music grew over the years and upon finishing school went to Stellenbosh University for a bridging course where he saved up for his guitar and music lessons. Manfred is inspired by artists like John legend, Bruno Mars, Usher, Jason Mraz, Selena Gomez, Taylor Swift, Michael Jackson, and Enrique Iglesias.
Here are 10 Interesting Facts That You Didn’t Know About Manfred Inc
1. Manfred Inc’s favourite sport is Soccer. Other than a musician, he wanted to become a professional Soccer Player and is currently doing his UEFA Coaching Licence with Scottish FA.
2. He loves trying new food, whilst learning to cook. His favourite is fish and chips.
3. Manfred is a big adventurist and likes travelling. He has an ambition to travel the world one day.
4. Denzel Washington is his favourite actor. He would also like to try and do acting one day.
5. He had a cat when he was young. He is very fond of cats along with his brother.
6. He grew up poor having to overcome a lot of obstacles like gangsterism in his neighbourhood.
7. He sadly lost his mother in 2020 to Hypertension and lost his father in 2011 to Liver Cancer.
8. His favourite color is blue.
9. Manfred loves cars, with the Lamborghini being his favourite.
10. A much-loved pastime is watching movies and playing games like ‘Call Of Duty’.
Well, there you have it 10 Interesting Facts You Didn’t Know about Manfred Inc. I would like to thank Manfred for these facts and I wish him all of the best with his future musical endeavors.
Manfred Inc’s debut single is entitled ‘Mr Real’ and Manfred shares that “it tells the story about a man having to convince himself of being a real, genuine gentleman to the lady he likes. He finds it difficult to prove his point, as she always wants to feel loved.”
‘Mr Real’ is perfect for fans of Ben Harper, John legend, Jack Johnson & Bobby Alu. The track was released today.
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