adminBongani Ndlovu Showbiz Correspondent
UP and coming Afro Soul musician Amina Simbi says music can be used to fight violence perpetrated against women and children. She said this realisation had inspired her single Madzimambo.
The Shurugwi born song bird is the first artiste to be signed under Kasi-No-Valo Records that is headed by kwaito artiste PoZee, real name Mbekezeli Mpofu.
Amina will this Saturday release the debut track that will be for download on the Olova App available on Play Store.
The 24- year old who comes from a family of three, two girls and one boy, is a devout Christian and her album was written to fight the shame that women face at the hands of society.
“Madzimambo is a song that encourages the fight against women abuse. It’s an intervention strategy towards creating a society free of violence and to attract every individual to be an active participant in the fight to eradicate violence against women and children,” said Amina.
The former Townsend High School pupil said she was inspired by the hard and painful life she has lived, which was a testimony to her that she is living for a reason.
“When we grew up I was pained to see my parents raising us as it was hard for them. My father used to make noted pads which we were supposed to sell during the weekend, so that we get money to attend classes. So most of the songs will be about that,” said Amina.
“It was difficult seeing other children living a comfortable life, having all the niceties in life but your family struggling. You have to work twice as hard but when I look back, I’m thankful to God for His faithfulness.”
She said she got into music as a backing vocalist for Sharon Manyika.
“I discovered my passion for music when I was young. I used to imitate and mimic local and international artists during play time.
“I started taking music seriously in 2010 when I worked with Sharon Manyika and the Voices of Deliverances as a backing vocalist,” said Amina. She said after five years as a backing vocalist, she decided to go solo. “Working as a backing vocalist taught me how to be confident on stage. I learnt how to communicate with the crowd,” said Amina.
Like her inspiration Skhu sister to PoZee, of the Hamba lobani fame, who has turned to gospel, Amina said she grew up following her career closely.
“I grew up listening to people like Skhu. I liked the way she sang and represented women at that time in the urban groove era,” said Amina.
She said the release of the single was a build up for the release of her six track album.
Online Reporter