10 Questions with Ghetto Diva

By Nqobile Mafu

Meet Revonia Ndaba the diva, former dancer and backing singer for Chase Skuza since 2011 up to mid-May 2018. She told ngiyesabanews brief about their feud with Chase Skuza early this year. “When we went to South Africa (Chase) promised to pay $30 per show but he failed to pay me after spending a month with him doing shows.'’When I asked when would I get my pay, he failed to give me a straight answer and he did that for several days,” said Revonia. Also what triggers her was that they slept in a one room with band members

1. Ngiyesabanews: Pliz can you tell me a bit about yourself/background
Ghetto Diva: I grew up and still stay at the ghetto of talented people Makokoba constituency at Mzilikazi.

2. Ngiyesabanews: How did you get into the arts industry?
Ghetto Diva: I was invited by Mandla Dungeni after he heard me singing while I was sweeping outside my mum's house, by that time I was just singing traditional songs; then I started meeting other big artists.

 3. Ngiyesabanews: What was your most challenging dance routine?
Ghetto Diva: Tswana traditional dance

4. Ngiyesabanews: Have you taught anyone this dance? If so, to whom?
Ghetto Diva:  No it’s still a big challenge to me I am still trying to learn, but I know one day I will be a pro.

5. Ngiyesabanews: Which category do you prefer most acting, singing or dancing and why?
 Ghetto Diva: hahahaha I can go for singing and dancing because that’s where my passion is. 

 6. Ngiyesabanews: What is something that keeps you strong when things get difficult?

Ghetto Diva: I always believe in myself that's why I work so hard to archive my goals.

7. Ngiyesabanews: I understand you got a new single so what do you want to tell your fans?
Ghetto Diva: Just wanna say I was playing and working with wrong people, but the moment I met Tribal Elements. They made it real for me and I can see that I am on the right track, one day I will rich my destiny and to my fans keep on watching the space there's a lot to come. 

8. Ngiyesabanews: How do you balance your artistic career with other obligations, such as socialising with friends and family?

Ghetto Diva: The most thing I like about my family is that, they respect and appreciate what I am doing. So when we have free time we try to make ourselves happy. That’s the same when I am with my friends we just enjoy our companion. 

9. Ngiyesabanews: Who are your biggest influences?

Ghetto Diva: Sandra Ndebele she’s my biggest influence I like her attitude and music, and the other person was the  late Beater Mangethe she used to give me words of wisdom. So I just want to pay her respect and  continue where she left. also I would like to play some of her music during my live performances. 

10. Ngiyesabanews: What advice do you have for young upcoming female artist?

Ghetto Diva: Straight to the point girls out there don't be used by these so  called producers who take advantages, just raise money and record no matter how many years it takes for you to be in this industry, my advice is. don’t rush things, ask for advice and always pray and one day God will answer your prayers.