BY REGINALD KANYANE

A 21 year-old singer, Dineo Moseki from Tlakgameng village in Vryburg said she was eyeing the bigger price at the Idols SA competition. Moseki, who is in top 10, won many hearts across North West province and South Africa alike with her angelic voice.

“I have loved music from my early ages and music to me, is my life. I was inspired by Destiny’s child group. I learnt to engage with various personalities because I believe that brings out different dimension in us.

Queen D as Dineo is affectionately known to her followers said she went to the Idols SA last year, but could not make it because things did not go accordingly. She said what kept her going was the winning adrenalin and with that mentality of ‘never give up’ attitude.

“It is hard as a singer to get in the music industry, so last year I decided to come to Idols SA and showcase my God’s given talent. I was hurt and felt dejected, but through the support I received from my family and friends including my followers, I learnt to accept the defeat and to try harder,” Moseki said.

“We all come from different backgrounds and we get to decide how we deal with what life throws at us. But I believe when life throws lemons at you, take them and make lemonade. It is not easy in this dog-it-dog industry. One must have at least academic qualifications to fall back on if things do not go as planned. I am planning to further my studies to have that broader idea in music industry because many artists previously died as paupers because they could not manage their funds well,” Moseki said.

“I was not raised in milk and honey situation, neither was also raised in rags, but nevertheless life was not always easy. We are five children and you will imagine how was the situation with not getting what you always wanted to have as a kid. Music was my inspiration.”

Dineo shared her knowledge to upcoming musicians and said: “I know the struggle. I know the critics you will come across, but as a musician believe in what you do and do it the best way you could. I believe that a positive mind and attitude in a person’s life can lead to a positive and progressive society.”

To vote for Dineo Moseki, sms 07 to 37400 or dial *120*33033# You can also vote for free on Wechat or the Idols website, www.idolssa.tv or via the M-Net app

-TDN

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