Ntombie back to her roots in Zululand
Acclaimed musician Ntombenhle Shobede is back home and released a single dedicated to her father
THROUGHOUT all the challenges in her life, two things have remained constant for acclaimed songbird Ntombenhle Shobede – her passion for music and the overflowing love she has for her single father.
On Tuesday, this musician, composer and motivational speaker visited the ZO office in Empangeni to share information on her new single Right Beside Me – a dedication to her father.
‘I wanted to give thanks to him for everything he has done for me,’ she said.
Ntombie lost her mother when she was only eight years old, and says her father played a huge role in her life and in her music career over the years.
‘If it wasn’t for him, I wouldn’t have travelled across the globe living my dream.’
At only 27, this young muso of Zidedele Village outside Empangeni is already making waves in the entertainment industry across the globe.
Her sweet voice has been heard on major stages all over the world and her international support is growing.
The journey
Her story started back in the late 90s when she was at Nkanyezi Primary School.
With her father, a preacher in a local church, it was evident the apple would not fall far from the tree.
She soon started singing in a church choir before joining her school choir, not knowing her love for music would soon take her abroad.
It was in church that she learned about music, and later gained more experience when she joined the Star for Life choir after being hunted by scouts from Sweden.
After travelling abroad with the Star for Life choir, she was soon selected as the ambassador for the international group.
It wasn’t long before she took centre stage as a solo artist and recorded her music in Sweden.
‘It’s been a dream come true to not only perform at home, but overseas as well.’
This soul and jazz artist with a diploma in information technology is not only a musician, but uses her experiences to motivate other young people wherever she goes.
‘Many people lose hope in life, and especially those without parents.
‘It’s difficult to be young and have no guidance and I want to be that light for young people,’ she said.
Ntombie’s is now back home from her overseas trip and hopes to tackle the local scene.
She is currently working on her full album and she is also part of the theatre production, Abasuswa.
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