Singer and dancer Ntovhedzeni Mabila, one of the best-kept secrets to have come out of rural Tshavhalovhedzi village in the Nzhelele area, says the successes of her latest offering have given her a boost  to do even better in music.

The 25-year-old Mamatobetsa, as she is known in the music industry, released her second album, Mazwale, a fortnight ago.

Even though the album is self-marketed, it has sold many copies since its release and has been receiving a lot of airplay from different radio stations around the country. Mamatobetsa is also taking her music to the people through promotions. She is on a tour of towns in Vhembe to promote her new album.

Her debut album, Johannesburg,  was released in 2010 and contained disco music. It took her three years to come up with a different sound altogether. She now sings about marriage issues and she terms her music Tsa Manyalo, loosely translated as "wedding songs".

“I started very young at school, but over the years I have been maturing in this dog-eats-dog industry. My recent album is a sign of maturity both musically and as person, and I am excited at the turn of events. Since its release, my phone has never stopped ringing. The demand for my album is so high that it has encouraged me to work even harder to make my next album better,” she said.

She added that she sang about personal experiences “and what I see happening in my vicinity. I also give advice here and there through my music, and by the look of things, I will continue singing this type of music as it is proving very popular,” she said.

The 10-track album was recorded at DMC Studios at Siloam in the Nzhelele area.

Those having problems in getting her music and bookings for performances can call her at 072 467 9601.