Empress set to release EP
Komani s Akhona Ntantiso, who is signed under
’ the Throne Empire Music record label, will soon serenade music lovers with her Extended Play (EP).
The beautiful Ntantiso, whose stage name is Empress, is a singer and songwriter who grew up in Ezibeleni.
The talented mother of four said she caught the musical bug at a young age and participated in different forms of the arts through the Ukhanyo Youth Organisation.
Her passion for music led her to give up her career in the corporate world to pursue her dream. I used to sit with my dad and his cassette
“collection and he would play the likes of Michael Bolton, Anita Baker and he would make me sing to the songs until I knew them by heart. He actually introduced me to music.”
In 2011, Ntantiso moved to Johannesburg, where she juggled her corporate career and musical aspirations.
She took the leap of faith in 2017 to follow her dreams.
I met Eugene Mthethwa, the Trompies kwaito “group member who is the founder and managing director of the record label I ve signed with.
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We produced a hit song titled Nguwe with
“producers P-Tempo and Kaydow which was released under the compilation called Amapiano Dance.
The song was played on well-known radio
“stations like Metro and Jozi FM.
I am looking forward to dropping my EP very
“soon.
It is titled Live Your Life and I am currently
“preparing to do a live streaming performance. Be on the lookout for that,” she said. Ntantiso said being a woman in the industry came with challenges.
People take advantage, they take you for
“ granted and to get your name out there is a struggle because you are not known.
You work with different producers, some of “whom have good and bad intentions.”
She is, however, inspired by her passion, her children and God.
I want to perform on world stages, inspire,
“empower and give back to my home town.
I have been through a lot and the majority of “my songs are about my life and my environment and what I have been through.”
After she releases the EP, Ntantiso plans to release an album of her work.