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SONGBIRD Ananya has bounced back onto the musical arena with a new single titled Gone Forever recorded in Cape Town, South Africa.
The single is the first offering she has released from her upcoming debut EP.
It is a soulful track fusing staccato guitar chords and Ananya’s clear top-of-the-range vocals.
With Indie-pop production quality, Gone Forever is a stack of melodic harmonies and playful lyrics.
It is a very empowering but relatable track with the chorus that goes, “I got the feeling that I’m getting over you, it arrived tonight right on cue,” as Ananya asserts her certain move towards better prospects in her life while escaping a stale relationship.
Born and raised in Zimbabwe, Ananya spent her younger years developing her love for music by soaking up her mother’s eclectic music taste as well as performing, writing and learning to play the piano, guitar and drums.
A genuine multi-talented individual, Ananya’s creative talents also extend to fashion designing.
She recently co-founded a non-profit organisation, The Nani Wellness Project, which focuses on raising awareness and providing help to those struggling with mental health issues in Zimbabwe.
No stranger to radio airplay in South Africa with her 2021 single Where’s the Love receiving over 350 plays with a radio impact of 12.6 million impressions, Ananya’s Gone forever is expected to be another favourite in the region.
In an interview, Ananya said:
“Gone forever is inspired by a vivid dream, it’s an uplifting pop track that encompasses the feeling of finding strength from within and letting go.
“It explores the realisation that one is giving more than they receive, accepting it, and leaving with no hard feelings.”
With a slew of releases set for this year, Gone Forever looks set to underline Ananya as a stand-out new name on the airwaves.
Mathew Masinge
Online Reporter