“The Golden Voice” uses lockdown period to compose

While the Covid-19 lockdown is bringing a headache to many artists across the country, gospel artist Dikeledi Ramunenyiwa of Musina sees this as a golden opportunity to compose her music without worrying about the pressure of limited time.

The gospel star, who shot to stardom last year when she released her debut album, Nikodima, plans to return to the studio to record her second album immediately after the lockdown period.

Famously known as the Golden Voice by her fans, Ramunenyiwa said she now had enough time to compose and arrange her envisaged album in the comfort of her home. “Although the lockdown affects us negatively as artists, we should also look at it in a positive way. Yes, it is true that we are not getting any income during the lockdown, but we should thank God that, despite the difficulties, we still have our brains to think about something good. Every cloud has a silver lining and we should use this opportunity in a profitable way. As artists, we should have something to show when we come out of this lockdown.”

She said she was happy that her first album had been well received by gospel music lovers. “Nikodima is still doing very well in the market, and it is still receiving airplay on both regional and national radio stations. I have now grown musically, and I know what my fans want from my music. That is why, when I return to the studio, I will definitely come up with another hot album that will put a smile on the faces of all my fans.”

Ramunenyiwa, who is signed to the Musina-based G Records, added that the album would comprise 10 songs composed in various local languages. “The album will simultaneously be recorded with a music video shoot. The project will be released at the same time, but it will require a lot of hard work. I’m happy that I have a dedicated team who will make sure that everything happens on time.”

Ramunenyiwa’s producer, Tovhowani DJ Godzilla Molea, said he had already started working on the instruments of the new album. “Because we are required to stay at home during the entire lockdown period, she sends me the songs through voice notes that I translate into instruments here in my home studio. Dikeledi is an incredibly talented artist and we will definitely come up with something very amazing after the lockdown.”

Entertainment - Date: 01 May 2020

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