Rumbidzai Mhlanga, Sunday Life Reporter
DETERMINATION, passion and faith is what encouraged Shylo Masamba nee Yassin to pursue her dream.
Born in a family of singers, Shylo became passionate about singing from the age of 13. She released her first album titled Ndinovimba Nemi on 27 May.
The album has eight tracks Rakanaka, Ndinovimba Nemi, Hlala lami, Hapana Chandiri, Nguwo ya Jesu, Wamuka, Garai Muripo and Mweya Mutsvene featuring Bulawayo Citadel Praise Team.
The 34-year-old gospel artiste related to this publication how she managed to change her dream to reality.
“I can say I was born a singer. I loved singing as a small child even at school I loved participating in anything musical. I wrote my first song at the age of 13 and as the years went by more and more songs came and the love for singing my own songs, hence from then I have been working on having my own album.
“After I completed high school I did some recordings, which I kept as demos, each time I listened to them I would pray to be better in future, however, the challenges I have been facing are financial that is why I took so long to get where I am today,” she said.
She said belief in God kept her going.
“My greatest inspiration is from Heavenly Father. I believe that he has blessed me with songs to bless others and I knew that I wouldn’t have done any justice to God’s love for me if I didn’t record. I have a very supportive husband, my family and my Pastor Jedmos Moyo who has always been following up and encouraging me achieve my goal. I’m grateful for everyone who has been there for me and helped me to be where I am today. I am also inspired by successful female gospel singers the likes Shingisai Suluma, Agartha Murudzwa, Bethany Pasinawako, Sharon Manyonganise among others,” she added.
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