adminThe talent on this year’s Idols SA is not only making a name for itself, but also putting some of the most obscure places in South Africa on the map. Their efforts prove that talent doesn’t come only from the shiny streets of big cities. Even the most windswept and God-forsaken little dorpies have it in abundance. Take Dineo Moseki for example. She comes from a village called Tlakgameng in North West. Their closest town is Vryburg, famous for cattle auctions and its late former mayor Ruth Mompati.
She took the four-hour trip to Jo’burg to attend the auditions. While in the city she stayed in Soweto and had to catch two taxis and endure about two hours’ travel by train to get to Carnival City.
When she got there, the registration was almost closed, but she managed to sneak in. She impressed the judges and earned a golden ticket.
“I had never been to Sun City before Idols. My biggest achievement so far is getting that golden ticket.
Moseki is currently unemployed and lives with her two sisters and four of their children.
She started singing when she was small and is the village’s trusted skylark at weddings, birthday celebrations, church events and school gatherings.
“I entered Idols because it is a big platform and it would open doors for me.”
Mmatema Moremi hails from Moletlane, a small village outside Sebetiela in Limpopo. She said the village is famous for its oranges and its stony surface.
This was her third attempt at the golden ticket and she says her mother was not keen nor supportive, unlike her stepfather.
“So when I went this time around I did not tell them.
“My parents are not really supportive of my career — they are into the idea of me teaching, being a police officer or a doctor. But they were very excited when they saw me, called their neighbours and friends to watch the show.”
In the village Moremi sings at the church where she also serves as an assistant vocal coach.
“When I get invites to sing at weddings or parties I get so excited because it takes me out of the gospel umbrella.”
She entered Idols for the boost it could give her career.
“I believe it’s about time I went out there and let the world know of my gift. I must say the money is also a motivation because I make a living through music.”
Last night Moseki and Moremi were among the 29 contestants performing solo for some 80 biggest Idols fans in the country.
Idols airs on M-Net and Mzansi Magic on Sunday at 5pm. — Sowetan.
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