Loatinover Pounds Reflects On Opening For Sjava At “The 2018 Tour” Pretoria. Pretoria hip hop star Loatinover Pounds has taken a moment to reflect on one of the defining milestones in his early career: opening for BET Award-winning artist Sjava during the 2018 Tour held at the State Theatre in Pretoria.
The tour, which lit up the iconic venue on the 23rd and 24th of May, saw Sjava performing to sold-out crowds in the heart of the capital city. For Loatinover Pounds, who hails from Pretoria himself, the opportunity to share the stage in his hometown wasn’t just a gig — it was a full-circle moment that planted the seeds of the path he walks today.
Taking to Instagram after the event, Loatinover Pounds was filled with gratitude for the immense opportunity. “Opened for Sjava at his 2018 Tour at State Theatre PTA! Super grateful for the experience. Big s/o @sjava_atm @1020cartel_za @modargloba,” he wrote.
Although the tour’s title nods to a past era in Sjava’s career, the event itself was more recent and marked a full-circle moment for Loatinover Pounds, who hails from Pretoria. Sharing the stage at one of the city’s most historic venues alongside an artist of Sjava’s calibre is a dream many up-and-comers hope for—but for Loatinover Pounds, it became a reality.
Held on May 23rd and 24th at the State Theatre, the 2018 Tour showcased Sjava’s unique blend of Afro-fusion, storytelling, and cultural pride. Loatinover Pounds brought his flavour to the event, impressing the home crowd with a performance that highlighted his lyrical finesse and unshakable presence.
For many fans, it was the first glimpse of a star in the making. And for Loatinover Pounds, the night remains a career-defining moment. His post serves as a heartfelt reminder of how far he’s come—and how meaningful it is to represent your city on a big stage.
With his name continuing to buzz in South Africa’s hip-hop scene, it’s clear that this was just one chapter in a much bigger story.
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