Warren Masemola:
You’ve made an amazing impact in the entertainment industry, why be an ambassador for Mamelodi Sundowns?
Apart from being a proud Pretorian from Soshanguve, I grew up a fanatic since a match I watched at ODI Stadium when I was just 7 years old.
What does Mamelodi Sundowns celebrating 50 years mean to you?
Celebrating 50 years of Mamelodi Sundowns for me means a well-engineered dream can sustain itself for generations.
What is Sing With Sundowns all about?
#SingWithSundowns is a national competition that seeks to promote music in all the official languages of South Africa. Contestants enter a song that stands a chance to win R30,000.00 each month, between R100,000.00 to R600,000.00, or the R1million grand prize. The winner of the grand prize shall be announced at the end of the year Gala Banquet.
What is your advice for entrants?
The song must refer to names or any new names associated with Mamelodi Sundowns, be creative. No songs will be accepted if they contain improper, disrespectful or defamatory language. Contestants must send songs to www.sundownsfc.com
Andile Ncube:
You’re an avid sports fan, what stands out for you about Mamelodi Sundowns?
Sundowns is the standard bearer for success and inspiration. More than anything, it is a supporter’s team, it’s always been, but now with a social conscience.
You’ve experienced both the sports and entertainment worlds, how does being an ambassador for Sing With Sundowns feel like?
Whenever one has an opportunity to give back or to assist and be a part of something bigger than themselves, seeing a career established and rise is always a fulfilling feeling.
50 years and Mamelodi Sundowns is still standing, what do you believe is the club’s winning formula?
It’s not only the consistent wins on the field but it’s the club’s identity and allegiance with supporters in South Africa and beyond. The president and the Motsepe family have opened the doors and made everyone feel welcome and like family.
What are you most excited about when it comes to the competition?
Like Sundowns does on the field when they unleash and introduce new talent like Percy Tau or with Miss Sundowns when they empower young woman like Zozi, I want to see a star! Someone writing a song and putting it together in their bedroom somewhere in South Africa and hearing it being played by thousands at stadiums across this nation.
Lamiez Holworthy:
You’re doing great in the entertainment space, how has your journey been like?
A roller coaster really. But for the most part, it’s been amazing. Got my big break when I was on the verge of giving up and seeing how God and my ancestors have made all my dreams come true, it leaves me in awe.
What do you believe you represent by being one of the Sing With Sundowns ambassadors?
Authenticity. I am proudly and authentically Pretorian. I wear that on my shoulders and I grew up supporting Sundowns. But most importantly because I am a DJ, I have an ear for music so choosing a great song will come easy for me.
What’s your favourite thing about Mamelodi Sundowns?
How it brings people from all walks of life together.
Lindiwe Dube:
You’ve been in the Sports industry for a while, why this route?
I grew up in Daveyton a township in Ekurhuleni. That’s where my love for the beautiful game started. My passion for the sport increased over the years and I wanted to be more than just a football fan. I was inspired by one of the leading ladies in sport like Carol Tshabalala, to take up space in a in a male dominated industry.
As an ambassador for Sing With Sundowns, what are you most hopeful for?
I’m a firm believer in opportunities & empowerment. The #SingWithSundowns campaign will change people’s lives. The music competition is open for all South Africans, men and women. By simply submitting their Mamelodi Sundowns themed song in a language of their choice, including Xu and Khwe, could walk away with a whopping R1 million. I’m really looking forward to seeing lives transform and dreams coming true through this amazing project.
How do you think Mamelodi Sundowns maintains consistency?
The club has always invested in the best players in the world, they have great structures, an amazing coach, a great technical team and more importantly, they have a bevy of fans who fully support them through thick and thin. In recent years, they’ve rewarded them with 9 PSL titles, a CAF champions league and a CAF super cup title, amongst many other other accolades.
50 years of the the club, has this impacted your career in any way?
50 years of Masandawana has produced several players such as Percy Tau, Keagan Dolly and Bongani Zungu who now play in some of the top leagues in Europe. The club has empowered people on and off the pitch. The current Miss Universe Zozibini Tunzi was a provincial finalist of the Miss Mamelodi Sundowns pageant, that just shows the brand is more than just about football.
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-Bridgette Makhela