Yesterday shall linger just as that, but this particular one
left me with memories that are worth sharing with everyone. So be it,
yesterday I headed to Londiwe’s album launch held at The Venue, in Melrose
Arch. Usually launches are just that but this one went a bit far by bringing us
both music and Theatre at the same time.
I have to divulge I saw something that I by no means saw before, so splendid that I could not stop saying to myself she’s a singer, a dancer and she interacts and captures the audience to her performance. Loving positive competition I kept on telling myself that with the right resource Zahara is in for a big challenge because Londiwe seems to be blending with a mix of genres that draws your attention with her strong emphasis and facial expressions that she conveys to the audience, so authoritative.
As the event kick started we were entertained by different
artists, all new talent of which most of them were from 999 Music owned by
Arthur Mafokate. To be frank, they gave us a hot performance that assured me
that South Africa has raw talent; and yes we are yet to be amazed.
I have to divulge I saw something that I by no means saw before, so splendid that I could not stop saying to myself she’s a singer, a dancer and she interacts and captures the audience to her performance. Loving positive competition I kept on telling myself that with the right resource Zahara is in for a big challenge because Londiwe seems to be blending with a mix of genres that draws your attention with her strong emphasis and facial expressions that she conveys to the audience, so authoritative.
Picture courtesy of her Blog |
She didn't just get on stage - she was delivered by a crew
of gentlemen in their traditional attires. You definitely know when a true
Queen is accompanied and that’s what we experienced yesterday. To be the best,
the whole concept was so nice.
I have noticed one thing though, when Londiwe is on stage it
is very difficult to dance on your own, instead you get amazed by the breathtaking
collection of her dance moves and or not limited emotions that brings out the
flair in her. She's very comfortable and of course a colourful young woman. You
tend to ask yourself where she has been hiding all along. Do we need to wonder
about that now? No! Fact remains she's out and yet she left my mouth wet with
her powerful performance(s).
Her background and the influence on her music comes from her
life experience and working with the likes of Mbongeni Ngema (who discovered
her), Ziggy Marley, Duma ka-Ndlovu, Chicco Twala, Peter Ultee from Holland,
Arthur Mafokate et al.
Londiwe has been mostly doing a lot of Musicals and theatre
productions from Sarafina, The Gum Beat, The Zulu, African Mamas, and Lion King.
Her Diploma in Drama and Theatre complements her performance(s).
You don't want to know about her different outfits for every
song she sang, I was like what? Within a minute of waiting this youthful artist
is in another hot outfit. Another important element from being a singer,
dancer, audience capturer - she's a woman of style.
Her debut album is out in stores, see contacts below for
more information.
Find Londiwe|Twitter|Blog
Find Londiwe|Twitter|Blog
Thanks to D-Longs
Management for the invitation
The company does brand activation. They also get unsigned
artists and get them the best deal(s) to suit the brand plans. The company is
owned by Phil Mpela, Zinhle Gasa and Londiwe Mthembu. Londiwe is their first
artist and they have collaborated with 999 Music for her debut album, in a nutshell
they have partnered with 999.
Booking details:
079 892 8233, Zinhle.
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