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A traditional singer from Nkelekethe location, in Willowvale, has released his first solo album, titled Siyabakhumbula<\/span>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cwenga \u201cIgubevu lika<\/span><\/span>\u201d Magadlela said he used to sing in a group called Ngama 442, but left in 2019. He said he decided to continue with his journey which led him to release his new album, which consists of 10 songs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhen the group ended, I told myself that I will not let anything block my way in music. I am proud because I managed to release my own album in September this year. When I grew up, I used to listen to traditional music and I knew that one day I would be an artist,\u201d said Magadlela. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

He added that, at the moment, he was busy promoting his new album, but promised his supporters that another one would follow next year.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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