Singer-songwriter, Chubby officially launched her long-awaited EP in Pimville, Soweto on Sunday
With covid protocols observed, the launch was held atrestaurant in Zone 1. Speaking to Soweto Urban at the launch, Chubby – real name Celiwe Mhlanga – said she was excited for her music lovers to finally be able to hear this project.
“It’s been a long time coming,” she said.
“But we felt it was something special and today I’m proud to be here and share it with everyone and I hope they love it as much as I do.”
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When asked to choose a favourite song on the EP, Chubby said she loved all the songs differently, but Indaba was the one where she went all out.
“Indaba is such a special song to me. It’s a song where I’m just feeling myself basically, sometimes we are too hard on ourselves you know? So on Indaba it was just to look back and admire that work that I’ve done and appreciate the journey. I hope everyone who listens to it will also look at themselves and be proud of how far they’ve come,” she said.
The EP, titled Umenzi Wezinto features a string of local artists but also a pinch of international flavour. The next step now for Chubby is to take the EP nationwide, this was revealed by her manager, Mandla Baloyi. The veteran music promoter said wheels were already in motion to get Chubby nationwide.
“Yea this is just the start, we already have plans in place to get her (Chubby) on the road. We want people to hear this music and hear her talent.”
Londeka Cholo who attended the launch said she was impressed by Chubby.
“I just came here with a friend, but I’ve been very impressed by Chubby, I think she has a cool sound and I really can’t wait to hear more of her music,” said Cholo.
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