Popular Bulawayo based musician Sandra Ndebele has promised fireworks on an album titled ‘Up the Ladder’ set to rock the airwaves on August 31.
In an interview with Eargound, Sandra who last released a album in 2015 said the album has eight tracks and features legendary musician Jeys Marabini, Afro-house sensation Mzoe 7 and talented group Iyasa.
Sandra who broke the internet with her enticing pictures said people should expect more on the launch of the album.
Sandra Ndebele is a female Zimbabwean musician, director, actress, entrepreneur, choreographer and dancer, she is married to Nkanyiso Mbusi Sibindi with two children
She was born on January 3, 1982 in Bulawayo and was raised in Tshabalala Township before her family moved to Nkulumane Township.
She did her secondary education at Founders High School. She was later incorporated into a lead role performing with Mpopoma High School performing theatre, music and dance. This troupe was the founding of Iyasa.
She later embarked on a solo career. She released her 10-track debut solo album, “Tshaya Tshaya”, in February 2003. In the same year of the release, she was nominated in three categories in the inaugural Zimbabwe Music Awards (ZIMA) which was held at the Harare International Conference Centre (HICC) in December 2003. She was nominated in the Most Promising Artiste, Best Female and Best Urban Grooves (Female) Award categories.
Sandra said she got money from the government to record her first video in Harare.
Sandra managed to scoop a number of awards both locally and internationally.
Local
Best Female Dancer for the (NAMA)
Best Urban grooves female Artist (ZIMA)
Nominee Best Live Band Act
Director and Executive Producer for Intombi Zomqangala
International
Best International Act (UMFAZI) at the National Student Drama Festival in England 2012.
Best Jury Production at the Atlantic Fringe Festival 2012.
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She has made a name for herself in Zimbabwe as a versatile performer, having performed in India, Dubai, China, United Kingdom, Russia, Canada and Japan.
Her unique style of dancing saw her rise to stardom and was arguably one of the best artistes in the country. However, her dance style soon earned her all sorts of names and was described as loose and likened her act to a sign of moral decadence.
Sandra said her Christian background played a pivotal role in her life especially fame which came when she was very young.
Sandra said doing collabo especially in South Africa has helped her grow her brand.
