The Star Early Edition

Q& A with Céline

- MPILETSO MOTUMI In your own words, what is social media? Internatio­nal Women’s Day is on Sunday, how do you plan celebratin­g it? How is your relationsh­ip with your followers on social media? What are your thoughts on internet trolls and how do you respo

SINGER, writer and actress Céline is the latest new artist to look out for. The young talent, Congo-born and South Africa-raised, released her single Fancy Love recently.

This single follows her previous number, Dare You To Move, which was playlisted on numerous stations in South Africa. Fancy Love, which is about stripping away appearance­s in a relationsh­ip and celebratin­g the true essence of a romantic connection, is written by Céline. She spoke to The Star about her tech knowledge:

It’s a virtual social space where you have access to what people choose to display about their lives.

As an avid lover of film and TV, I will watch my favourite women-led masterpiec­es, and discover more hidden gems.

It generally depends on the platform, but I love humorous interactio­ns, and love to encourage artistic strides people are making. Since many of my followers are friends, acquaintan­ces and colleagues, I love supporting them, as they have supported me. With those I haven’t met in person, I express my gratitude for their support and ask questions on my Instagram stories to increase the personal interactio­n I have with them.

This has changed as I’ve grown and matured. I used to get worked up, particular­ly on Twitter. I see no reason to engage with trolls and lend any energy to them.

It’s definitely made my music more accessible. I can now distribute my music to almost any platform.

I’m using a Samsung. I love that it’s consistent and has stood the test of time. We’ve been together almost three years now.

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