Lady Du

Lady Du real name Duduzile Ngwenya is a South African singer, rapper, dancer and songwriter. Lady Du is well known for the Amapiano hit song Umsebenzi Wethu. Quotes Superstar is me manifesting my life into existence,” I sang about being a superstar, driving big cars, and living my dream life and that’s exactly what I received within a year. 5 things to know about amapiano star Lady Du That's what I stand for, that's who I am. I try to represent struggling kids who are fighting against odds to reach a certain level of success. This is why I strive to be as transparent as I can because most times, as brands, we put on a front to hide the true struggles we often have to endure in the music industry. My brand is more aligned with kwaito. It's aligned with authenticity, understanding who I am, trying to break boundaries and not be stereotyped. So, I'd say I am an African kwaito queen!. I was born into a deeply spiritual family so it's a way of life inherent in me. I believe that when performers pass on, their performance spirit and energy are reborn in someone else. "At the moment, amapiano has no gatekeepers — and that excites me!. Amapiano crossing over to international markets means we're finally getting recognised for who we really are. Interview: Lady Du, Amapiano’s Sultry-Voiced Superstar, Is Smashing The Glass Ceiling;By MADZADZA MIYA I came here last year in April and I had the best time ever. I’m in a different country but the vibe and energy are the same [as in South Africa]. I think I’m bigger here than I am in my own country. I came here for one show and ended up booking 5 which have all sold out. Everybody wants me to stay here and fill up their clubs, so I’ve been very blessed to be back, but I have to go home at some point and pick things up again. The racism here. My goodness… People of colour here and the way they get treated? It’s disgusting to watch. From the airport to the accommodation… my God. Your usual white person walks in and they get a smile, you know, but a black person walks in and everyone’s faces change. I think there’s also just an improvement on how artists get paid, this side. Here, you’ll make 3 times what you make at home for one event, so it’s been amazing to really see my worth shown in that way. Even the way they treat artists here is way different. The issue with South Africa is that they don’t realise how big South Africa is about to become. People are so focused on what’s happening within the government that they’re not focused on what’s happening in the country with music – and that we literally have gold in our hands, and that gold is amapiano. Because of that, and growing up with local DJs and promoters, I feel that they don’t have the respect they could have for artists just because we’ve all come up together. 3 Times A Lady: Lady Du Speaks On Music, Motherhood And Maintaining Her Crown;By Shiba Melissa Mazaza Category:living peopleCategory:Women