DELMAS — Tebogo Goodwill Lekhuleng, known professionally as Kenart King, is a graphic designer, musician and creative entrepreneur from Delmas Extension 3 in Mpumalanga, using art and business to create opportunities for himself and others through design, education and music.
Lekhuleng said his creative journey is driven by a belief that creativity is a tool for change, not just self-expression.
“I’ve never seen creativity as just a talent,” he said. “For me, it’s a tool that can change your situation and the situations of people around you.”
His journey began in Delmas, where he started drawing names and characters as a child, unknowingly building the foundation for a career in design.
“I didn’t even know it was called graphic design at the time,” he said. “I was just doing what felt natural.”
Growing up in Delmas and Springs, Lekhuleng was influenced by both family members and global artists such as Salvador Dalí and Pablo Picasso, which helped shape his abstract design style.
After earning a National Diploma in Graphic Design and Web Development from Pretoria College, Lekhuleng worked across printing companies, schools and corporate environments, building experience in both creative and technical fields.
He later shifted his focus towards entrepreneurship, founding Beyond Description, a non-profit organisation (NPO) focused on education and skills development, as well as Info 411 Solutions, which assists entrepreneurs with branding and business registration.
“I realised early that having a job is one thing, but creating opportunities is another,” he said. “That’s when I started thinking about business.”
Lekhuleng said his goal is to help others access opportunities he once lacked.
“I know what it’s like to have the talent but not the access,” he said. “So if I can help someone formalise their business or build their brand, that’s already changing something.”
Alongside his design and business work, Lekhuleng has maintained a long-standing presence in music, starting in local groups such as Amaphala and Rebel Drums.
His sound is influenced by South African hip-hop groups such as Skwatta Kamp and Cashless Society, as well as international artists including Sade, Nas and Lauryn Hill.
“Music is where I speak without filters,” he said. “Design can communicate ideas, but music carries emotion and truth.”
Over the years, he has shared stages with artists including Stogie T, Sjava and Musa Keys, which he said affirmed his place in the industry, even as he remained grounded in his independent journey.
Lekhuleng is now preparing what he describes as his final musical projects, After Rehab EP and Life Begins at 40.
He said this phase represents a transition towards focusing more on business development, mentorship and community upliftment.
At the core of his work is a belief that success should benefit others, not only the individual.
“In our communities, we don’t just need inspiration, we need structure, access and guidance,” he said. “That’s what I’m trying to build.”
Through his work in design, business and music, Lekhuleng continues to position himself as part of a growing generation of South African creatives focused on building sustainable opportunities in their communities.
