Times of Eswatini

Shinely Greenz collaborat­es with Big Zulu

- BY DUDU DUB(

MBABANE - You didn’t see this one coming.

After signing to one of the biggest South African record labels called Glow Records, to featuring one of the renowned vocalists, the ‘Inde Lendlela’ hitmaker Nokwa]i , Shinely Green], whose real name is Nothando Mamba, will be releasing a song with Big =ulu.

,n an interview with the (ntertain ment Desk, Shinely Green] e[pressed her e[citement and confirmed that she would soon be releasing a single dubbed ‘Ngisematsa­ndvweni’ with the talented ‘Imali Eningi’ hitmaker.

³People should e[pect the best. This song is a hit as , gave it my all. ,t is go ing to be the jam of the year,” she said.

When asked how she met the award winning South African artist, she said it was through her record label, Glow Records.

Opportunit­y

,t is worth noting that Shinely Green] is one of the local artists that e[ported their craft to South Africa.

³Being signed under Glow Records was a blessing, especially because , got the opportunit­y during the CO9,D pandemic which had halted the enter tainment sector. Working with one of the giants in the music industry was ama]ing. He is a gem and , learnt a lot from him,” she added.

The track is a love song inspired by true life e[periences. ³,nspiration comes from our African culture. ,t’s all about love. )eeling proud of being in a relationsh­ip with a =ulu man. ,t also touches on true life e[periences. People will easily relate to the song and , am e[cited as my lyrics are in my mother tongue, SiSwati ,” she added. Shinely Green] is not new to the music scene, she has shared the stage with South African renowned artists like the likes of /ady =amar, Duncan and Kwesta to name a few. ³We are kick starting the year with a bang and we will finish it on a high note,” she said.

The song was directed by Panther

Williams and mastered by GT Beats and Bruce from Kalawa -a]mee, a record label owned by music label mo gul, producer and disc jockey Oskido.

Collaborat­ion

,t is worth noting that Shinely Green] is not the first liSwati to collaborat­e with an establishe­d South African artist, award winning and multi tal ented Sand]iso ‘Sands’ Matsebula recently jumped onto the Amapi ano bandwagon and recorded a song with one of the renowned house music producers, Dj Kwi ish SA.

SWAMA Public Relations Officer PRO =os Nonde lauded Shinely Green] for releasing a fresh project early in the year.

³We are proud of her. She is actually one of the artists that has hoisted the coun try’s flag. We are looking forward to her other up coming pro jects,” said Nonde.

More details about the re lease date will soon be shared on this publicatio­n.

 ?? (Courtesy pics) ?? Shinely Greenz.
(Courtesy pics) Shinely Greenz.

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