Before I get into Lira's music. I debated which artiste to feature in the last spot in my starting eleven. I just had to have someone from South Africa - the country which I believe has the best singers (globally, yes) and maybe the best range of music. A few folks just missed the cut: Akwaboah, Samini, Alikiba, etc.
How come Lira though? Something Inside So Strong.
I have been searching for a special happy birthday song she did for Mandela. I loved it enough to blog about it.
I have a story about meeting Lira for the first time. Yes, I blogged about it too.
In fact, I like Lira's music and aura a lot. That when she followed me on Twitter, I had to write about it too o!
Something Inside So Strong - 2014
You know I like to talk about vim right? This rendition is all about it, sounds about it, and would make you think about it.
Yea, blog post dey.
This song, the perfornance, and video also deserved its own post. Here it is.
Ngiyazifela - 2015
The way Lira sings live, in concert, is what actually moved this song up the list.
The way the crowd reacts to the song, gives me goosebumps, every single time.
Wa Mpahela - 2009
The last Lira song to choose was very hard. The final nod went to the one-time top song on my iTunes playlist - Wa Mpaleha. Yeah, it has to be another live version.
Melodies.