THE wait is finally over for Lungile “Kwaito Boy” Ncube fans after the singer announced that he will soon be launching his debut album.
The Bulawayo-based musician released a number of musical tracks last year, having spent more than 10 years waiting to release his first album.
In an interview yesterday, Kwaito Boy said the album launch would be held at Bulawayo Theatre next month.
“The title of the album is Umakhelwane and it has a track that speaks about a jealousy neighbour who is always failing to mind his own business, but busy gossiping about other people’s issues,” he said
“I will be launching my debut album in August and I promise the fans that this is the beginning of great things for those who like amapiano and kwaito music.”
Kwaito Boy said those set to grace the album launch were well-known artistes such as Mzoe 7 as well as dance groups.
“The album consists of eight songs with amapiano and kwaito tracks,” he said.
“We expect to revive kwaito music and bring hope to the ghetto boys that they can have a better life if they work hard on their dreams.”
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Kwaito Boy said financial constraints hindered music production as it required significant capital.
“I applaud the use of technology and social media as it has helped us, musicians, so that our work can be easily accessed, helping to cast light on us, which has immensely contributed to our growth as artistes,” he said.
Kwaito Boy lamented the unavailability of music promoters, saying this had made it difficult for the music industry to thrive within Bulawayo.
“We have few music promoters and this has affected up-and-coming artiste as they (promoters) always prefer to work with well-known artistes,” he said.
“This makes the growth of the new artistes very difficult.
“Most up-and-coming artistes are finding it difficult to get a slot at some big events so that their works can be appreciated.”
Kwaito Boy said the music industry required a lot of patience and hard work if one were to succeed.
