Malaika’s Tshedi flying high


By Kgatliso Ramose
Taung-After years of success with multi-award winning Afro pop group Malaika,Tshedi Mholo is running her own league and she is a legendary in her own right.

With so many solo careers taking a nose dive,the 37-old Lichtenburg-born took a brave move which happened to be the best thing she had ever done.

“Wow, flying solo is such an amazing journey. I am much at peace especially when one has to make major decisions on her own” said the talented singer.

Her 13 tracks debut solo album called ‘Victory’ was released late last year received unwavering support and is taking music industry by storm.

The achievement proves that Tshedi has matured like a fine wine.

With tracks like Umsebenzi and Bomme receiving an airplay on different radio stations earning her gigs on big event around the country, Tshedi is definitely a force to be reckon with.

The album is the mixture of jazz, contemporary RnB, classic and gospel music.

“Im still learning the joy of being a solo act and developing myself so I can be of benefit to my province and my people back home” she smiles.

“I made music that says Tshedi and made a good choice of producers as well. I have an amazing band, musically we stand out Live” she continues.

Tshedi’s music have not only been received well by South Africa but by other neighbouring countries like Botswana and Lesotho.

“My fans must buy my music and relate with me and more than anything else enjoy the brilliant African sound. I can’t measure my success by CD sales only, but by how my fans react to my presentation” outlines Mholo.

Amongst her fans is controversial EFF CIC Julius Malema who at some point appealed to South Africans to support her to re-intergrates her back into music industry.

This year seems it will be a big year for Tshedi. She has been chosen as a Limpopo Choir Master on ‘Clash of the Choir’ season 2 that will air soon on Mzansi Magic.”What a stepping stone,there is more to come and also there is a plan to be a feature on one of our local comedy stories” she said.

“God is amazing, for one to be victorious you ought to fight till the end and make your dream a reality” she continues.

Tshedi Mholo said she is planning to fly as high as possible so that she can be an exemplary to her peers.-TDN
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