MAMICKEY Mabiza is passionate about gospel music.
The singer (35) from Phelindaba in Mangaung enjoys spreading the word of God.
“I started singing at the age of 11 in the church choir,” she told Daily Sun.
“I later joined different gospel groups before auditioning for jazz.
“I’ve been a member of groups like Kaya, Thari Jazz Band, Witness Gospel Group, Women in the Calabash and FS Divas.
“I’ve also worked with musicians such as Thoko Nogabe, Peter Nthwane, Thabo Lebeko, Prince Kaybee and Fikile Samela.”
She said she would always be grateful to the late gospel singer Solly Mthiya, who discovered and mentored her. She released her debut album, My Version of Gospel, in 2012.
“I’m busy with my second
album, My Version Reloaded,” said Mamickey.
“The album will be released in September.”
She told Daily Sun she has shared the stage with famous singers such as Judith Sephuma, Ringo Madlingozi, Mafikizolo, Zahara, Lira and Thandiswa Mazwai.
“I’ve even performed at events like Macufe, Joy of Jazz, Ficksburg Cherry Festival, Basotho Cultural Village and Women of Note,” she said.
She said she always encourages young people who want to be musicians to focus on their studies first.
“I always encourage them to focus on their studies in order to have something to fall back on, should they fail in the music industry,” Mamickey told SunBuzz.
