After six years of not releasing any new music, South African singer, actress and TV presenter, Lebo Tisane is back with a new gospel album, titled In Love.
Tisane, who is affectionately known as Elle, made her debut in the music industry in 2002 with the release of her R&B album, Is’khathi – Time. The album saw her getting her first South African Music Awards (Sama) nominations in the best afro-pop category. Many will remember her for her smash hit single which has now become a classic, Nobody but You.
She has played the character of a young Miriam Makeba in a musical directed by the legendary Duma ka Ndlovu, called The Journey.
In 2004 she released her second album, Front Cover, which also received a Sama nomination in the best R&B category.
In 2009 she released her first gospel album, titled The Album.
Tisane said she was excited to be making a comeback in the music industry after taking time out to focus on her business.
“A lot of people are happy that I am coming back and I can’t wait for them to hear my new music. What I always say is that the entertainment industry is seasonal. You don’t always have work but I am blessed that I am my own boss,” said the proud mother of two.
Tisane recorded her first live DVD at Atterbury Theatre this February.
“My first gospel album that I released in 2009 was my way of telling people this is who I am and this is how I was raised.
“This album speaks about the love that God has for me and the love that I have for Him,” she said.
She also added that she has been through a lot in her life and she does not know how she would have walked through the hardships without the love of God.
“At some point I completely lost my voice and I couldn’t speak. I consulted with doctors and one suggested that we operate but by the grace of God I didn’t,” she said, adding that after six months of not being able to talk her voice came back.
“I have seen the power of God work in my life. For someone else a voice is nothing but this is my life, it’s my butter. This album is about me expressing my love for God. I am not saying God loves me more or anything but I am talking about His love. I know I am loved.”
Tisane said she hoped the album would inspire people and make them aware of God’s love.
The long-awaited 19-track double disc and DVD features artists such as Colbert Mukwevho as well as Rofhiwa Manyaga.
Tisane said it was available from all music stores nationwide. — poliswap@dispatch.co.za
Lebo back in full voice with album
Tisane, who is affectionately known as Elle, made her debut in the music industry in 2002 with the release of her R&B album, Is’khathi – Time. The album saw her getting her first South African Music Awards (Sama) nominations in the best afro-pop category. Many will remember her for her smash hit single which has now become a classic, Nobody but You.
She has played the character of a young Miriam Makeba in a musical directed by the legendary Duma ka Ndlovu, called The Journey.
In 2004 she released her second album, Front Cover, which also received a Sama nomination in the best R&B category.
In 2009 she released her first gospel album, titled The Album.
Tisane said she was excited to be making a comeback in the music industry after taking time out to focus on her business.
“A lot of people are happy that I am coming back and I can’t wait for them to hear my new music. What I always say is that the entertainment industry is seasonal. You don’t always have work but I am blessed that I am my own boss,” said the proud mother of two.
Tisane recorded her first live DVD at Atterbury Theatre this February.
“My first gospel album that I released in 2009 was my way of telling people this is who I am and this is how I was raised.
“This album speaks about the love that God has for me and the love that I have for Him,” she said.
She also added that she has been through a lot in her life and she does not know how she would have walked through the hardships without the love of God.
“At some point I completely lost my voice and I couldn’t speak. I consulted with doctors and one suggested that we operate but by the grace of God I didn’t,” she said, adding that after six months of not being able to talk her voice came back.
“I have seen the power of God work in my life. For someone else a voice is nothing but this is my life, it’s my butter. This album is about me expressing my love for God. I am not saying God loves me more or anything but I am talking about His love. I know I am loved.”
Tisane said she hoped the album would inspire people and make them aware of God’s love.
The long-awaited 19-track double disc and DVD features artists such as Colbert Mukwevho as well as Rofhiwa Manyaga.
Tisane said it was available from all music stores nationwide. — poliswap@dispatch.co.za
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