By Patrick Ng’ambi
Lilongwe based Reggae and Dancehall artist Kellie Divine, born Cailly Rashid willthis coming Monday release her much anticipated single titled “Alhamdulillah,”which features Malawi’s renowned Dancehall Icon Malinga.
Speaking in an interview on Friday, the artist said “Alhamdulillah” is an Arabicphrase which translates to “Thank God” in English and it is on this background thatshe thought of hatching a love song appreciating God’s love through his man.”The song is talking about a long awaited true love and it is like a girl is appreciating the true love that is only given by God himself through her lover,” Kellie Divine said.
She said it has always been her wish to sing a romantic song and move out of hercomfort zone which is writing positive songs carrying messages that a-ect peopleday by day.”I need to rebrand myself into a complete artist who can compose songs that can beloved by people from all walks of life,” she said.She added that it has also been her wish to compose a song with Malingaconsidering that her fans usually pressurized her to make a song with the dancehallicon.
On his part, Malinga said “Alhamdulillah” is a good song and people should expect awork of an art. After disclosing the release date of the song on her Facebook page, several fansexpressed their excitement saying they have been waiting for this collaboration.
The song will be premiered on Radio 2 FM’s Made on Monday program with JoyNathu and will also be available on all major streaming platforms on the internetafter its premier.
