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Blackbird

Danisa Masuku
FORMER Star FM producer/presenter Nonkululeko Vundla, popularly known as Blackbird or Temple, has released an EP with three tracks.

The album titled, Love Triangle, has love songs in three genres — hip-hop, R&B and gospel.

Having turned to God last year, Blackbird adopted the moniker, Temple. She said the new second name which she uses in Christian circles was in sync with her Christian beliefs.

For those people who love reggae, a love song titled Mirira will cater for their taste. DJ Smylie assisted her with the recording of the track.

“The reggae tune encourages distant lovers to remain faithful to each other and uphold the oath they made at the outset of their love. The song also advises distant lovers to focus on God as he is the keeper of their marriages,” said the former radio personality.

Christians will feast spiritually from the track Boaz that gives hope to those facing challenges.

“Boaz is an R&B song that caters for the young and old. I came up with the song so as to give hope to someone who’s going through a difficult situation.

“The song inspires one to focus on the Lord and not to be shaken by any challenges that he or she could be going through in life.”

Gangsta Papi, a hip-hop track is aimed at youths whom she wants to believe in God.

“There’re many ways to catch a fish. Gangsta Papi is used to minister to the young and old,” she said.

Temple, who has resided in South Africa and Zambia, said she will market her music locally and regionally.

“I’ll be using both of my brand names (Blackbird and Temple) because I want to reach out to believers and non-believers to promote my latest album. I’ll kick-start my promotional campaign here in Zimbabwe before taking the album to South Africa where I’ve established links after having resided there last year.”

The Dollar Rand Naira hit-maker who is currently based in Zambia said she would also promote the album there.

“I’m establishing links with musicians here in Zambia and I’ve since asked some of them to help promote my music. There’re some musicians who’ve asked to do collaborations with me and this will go a long way in making inroads in as far marketing the latest EP,” said Blackbird.