BY PHUMZILE NDLOVU
MBABANE – Another milestone for Londiwe!
Former Joyous Celebration member Londiwe Sphe Nxumalo has released her third solo album, titled ‘Sizovumelana.’
The album was released last Friday (June 7, 2024). It is worth mentioning that this is her third solo album since resigning from Joyous Celebration. Speaking about the project, Nxumalo shared with this publication that her latest project consists of 13 songs and one preaching song. It was directed by the Music Director Sphiwe Moloi.
Nxumalo said, “Moloi has been my managing director (MD) since my first album. He has managed to keep my Londiwe sound as is, even with new songs that have both my style and the band together in one project. The album was recorded in Soweto, South Africa, at the Palm Bible Church on March 1, a few days before my wedding.”
Her previous albums include a studio album, ‘Ngenzelw’ isimanga,’ which was recorded at Music is Life Studios in May 2020. Her second album was a live album, ‘Ngenzelwisimanga,’ which was recorded at Pongola on September 20, 2021.
The backing vocalists on the latest album are;
Soprano: Paulina Masiane
Alto-SSibongile Mathebula
Tenor: Nonto Hlahla
Band
Drum: Thato Rapapane
Piano Keys: Seth Mokgalaka
ITende/Keys: Cyril Mabizela
ITende/Keys: Colani Ngobese
Strings/Keys: Mthobisi Ntshangase
Lead Guitar: Mpho Hlakudi
MD & Bass Guitar: Sphiwe Moloi
