Meet Silethemba Magonya a singer and dancer from Zimbabwe , who has over a decade of experience in performing arts industry.From 2002-2009 she has travel around the world with the renowned award-winning group called IYASA. Later in 2006 till now she toured with Mother Africa as a singer and dancer.
1. Ngiyesabanews: Please can you tell me a bit about yourself/background
Silethemba: Well, l'm currently a female vocalist at CirqueAfrica, where l do all the backing and lead vocals with a live band .Before that , l have worked at CirquePhenix's in Paris , CirqueAfrica in Australia and Circus Mother Africa in Germany .l really love and enjoy the work that l do .
2. Ngiyesabanews: How did you get into the performing arts?
Silethemba: I guess there's always been a passion for "arts" from my tender age at my primary level I have been a member of junior choir and I started my dancing skills when I was 7 years old.My professional work experiences with IYASA nurtured me into the industry leading to my current job and projects.
3. Ngiyesabanews: What were auditions like for your Mother Africa Circus project?
Silethemba: honestly I didn't have so much pressure because we auditioned as a group but only 3 individuals were chosen and I was one of the elected,so really it was not a big deal but ,surprise surprise I was in .
Silethemba: I guess there's always been a passion for "arts" from my tender age at my primary level I have been a member of junior choir and I started my dancing skills when I was 7 years old.My professional work experiences with IYASA nurtured me into the industry leading to my current job and projects.
3. Ngiyesabanews: What were auditions like for your Mother Africa Circus project?
Silethemba: honestly I didn't have so much pressure because we auditioned as a group but only 3 individuals were chosen and I was one of the elected,so really it was not a big deal but ,surprise surprise I was in .
Silethemba: I'm not a perfectionist but I work my craft out till I'm satisfied. Thanks God I work with vibrant talented musicians and acrobatics .We sweat it all out ...
5. Ngiyesabanews: How do you handle mistakes during a performance?
Silethemba: Unfortunately mistakes are part of life and sometimes the audiences don't get to know or see .although ,I always try to act as natural as possible I don't let mistakes take away my moments .At the end of the day I know my audience is on my side they want me to succeed and will forgive any error. So I just focus on their smiling warm faces and remember they 're out to enjoy.
6. Ngiyesabanews: What are three things that you look forward to before getting on stage?
Silethemba: 1. Sharing my energy with the audience by involving them in the performance
7. Ngiyesabanews: What have you gained from performing
Silethemba:Freedom of expression , being on stage gives me the liberty to share what is within through music .
8. Ngiyesabanews: How do you balance your artistic career with other obligations, such as socialising with friends and family?
Silethemba: Its hard cause am always on the road traveling around the world but , like in any other career there's always working hours , day offs and leaves .Time with family is of top priority to me,when am not at work I spend most of my time with my daughter....priceless moments .
9. Ngiyesabanews: Is there something you would like to do more in the future?
Silethemba:Yes, absolutely ,an Activist for a "Girl" child's rights .So many times a lot of females in the industry get abused in so many ways and the abusers always get away with it .We need a voice to speak up a voice for the rights and a voice for change.
10. Ngiyesabanews: What advice do you have for young upcoming artist.?
Silethemba: Run your own race at your own pace , don' t be pressured by people or social media .Nobody holds a manual or control buttons for your life . Be you and be the best version of yourself.
2. Warm welcoming faces
3. Great show, every audience is new and different everyday so its paramount to give the best.
7. Ngiyesabanews: What have you gained from performing
Silethemba:Freedom of expression , being on stage gives me the liberty to share what is within through music .
8. Ngiyesabanews: How do you balance your artistic career with other obligations, such as socialising with friends and family?
Silethemba: Its hard cause am always on the road traveling around the world but , like in any other career there's always working hours , day offs and leaves .Time with family is of top priority to me,when am not at work I spend most of my time with my daughter....priceless moments .
9. Ngiyesabanews: Is there something you would like to do more in the future?
Silethemba:Yes, absolutely ,an Activist for a "Girl" child's rights .So many times a lot of females in the industry get abused in so many ways and the abusers always get away with it .We need a voice to speak up a voice for the rights and a voice for change.10. Ngiyesabanews: What advice do you have for young upcoming artist.?
Silethemba: Run your own race at your own pace , don' t be pressured by people or social media .Nobody holds a manual or control buttons for your life . Be you and be the best version of yourself.
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