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South Africa-based, Insiza-born versatile artist Leslie “Black Diva” Muleya has hit the right note with her latest track Thilo Lilo, inspired by the legendary Lovemore Majaivana’s iconic song Uzakufa Kubi.
Accompanied by a high-quality music video now available on YouTube, the catchy song has been making waves since its release earlier this week. It has already surpassed 10 000 views, with fans praising both the production and Black Diva’s electrifying performance.
“The quality in this video is mad business! Diva, you carried yourself so well. We want this video to go viral, and MTV Base and Channel O should approve of it,” one excited fan commented on YouTube.
Another added, “On repeat since 25 February, and I’m proud of it!”
A teaser of the track went viral recently on social media platforms and South Africa-based DJ Mapressa, a content creator, stumbled upon the video and was blown away by the talent. He shared it with his followers, requesting they search for the musician. After a few days, Black Diva was found.
With her electrifying dance moves and captivating stage presence, Black Diva is proving to be an artiste to watch.
Her passion for music began early, with her standing out as a leader in school choirs during both primary and high school. However, her journey wasn’t without challenges.
“I always loved music, but I struggled with low self-esteem and feared rejection,” she shared.
“My music journey truly began in 2022 when a friend encouraged me to pursue my talent. I started writing and recording songs, though my first track, Ama2000, was low-budget and low-quality, so I never released it.”
Her breakthrough came with Why, a Dancehall track sung in Shona to appeal to a broader audience. Since then, she has built a diverse catalog spanning Afro, Hip-Hop, Dancehall, and Amapiano. Her notable releases include Why, Badgyal, Ngilombuzo (2023), Kamuendero Kawakazoita, Ndozvandinomudira, Moses, and the hit Mntanami (2024).
Now, with Thilo Lilo, she continues to solidify her place in the music industry. The video, released on Sunday, is already a fan favourite, with many hoping it will be featured on international music channels.
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