Talented Afro-Soul recording artist, Wezi presents her debut solo project ‘Uhai‘ .
She launched the album in a full house at Alliance Francaise. Wezi performed 12 songs and was joined on stage by Jay Rox, Cleo Ice Queen, Maureen Lilanda and a surprise performance from Zone Fam who sang ‘Translate’ with Wezi.
She had this to say on social media ”
“Uhai means Freedom. When you hear my Heart through the sound of my music know that it’s my soul singing. I was humbled that people came to see me sing on a Saturday night when they would have been anywhere else. I appreciate all who danced and clapped along to the African Rhythm from the stage, I appreciate those the cried and watched in silence as they listen to the lyrics and melody of the songs. A big thanks to the stars that came out to show some love [JAY ROX] I can’t put it words how thankful I am for the person you’ve been.. [ZONE FAM] for coming through and perform my favorite song by you. [CLEO ICE QUEEN] being that brave female MC.. beautiful on the inside and on the outside. [MAUREEN LUPO LILANDA] for being that mother that never neglects her child on and off stage.I have so many people to thank. I appreciate you all that came and also took selfie and bought the album.”
“Freedom to say no.
Freedom to be myself.
Freedom to cry and scream as loud as my soul needs.
Freedom to laugh out loud.
Freedom to suffer for what I believe in
Freedom to Sing my own songs
I’ve been opressed since the day my father died, family members disrespected my mother in my presence, schoolmates bullied me cause I was VERY different. My siblings were all dependants that never knew what it is to live freely without being told off harshly.
I have lost many along the way. Some because they didn’t believe in me and made me doubt myself, others because they didn’t understand me at all… there’s no such thing as a perfect life in this life time but I’m perusing a perfect God with my talent.. I dare to do it with no tags.
I refuse to be silenced. I refuse to live in fear. With God by my side I am untouchable. I am nothing on my own.
A life in Jesus Christ is Uhai for me.
THIS IS UHAI..”
BY KAPA187
Young lady, I am not one who is into the current Zambian music. Maybe it is a generational thing. But the generic and copycat (Nigerian/RAP/R&B sounding) music coming out of Zambia these days don’t impress me. YOURS SOUNDS DIFFERENT (at least the three songs posted here). You remind me of Mutinta, another unique young talent to ever come out of Zambia.
Don’t EVER think of changing your style! You sound unique, refreshing, talented, and original. There is something about your singing that’s touching (maybe it is because of what you went through in your upbringing, going by the short bio you have given above.) Either way, your music has some elements of honesty and longevity—music one is likely to listen to and enjoy a decade down the road. Good luck!
Some of the best stuff I’ve heard coming from Zambia in a long time. Great musical potential.