SINATRA PADERA : A HAIRDRESSER IN GOSPEL MUSIC

 Hair dressing and singing seem to be two professions that are worlds apart but for one lady she has found a way of doing both.For those familiar with Mutare there is this popular place called (Moto Moto) ,a controversial place for many but for Sinatra Padera its her Workplace. There she works as a Hair dresser and This reporter had Time To talk to her on how she came to release Gospel music when most of the time she spends doing peoples hair.

Sinatra Padera was Born in Marange Bocha and now lives in Chikanga Mutare.A single mother of 2 Kids and she is the sixth in a Family of six siblings.

"...i started singing when i was very young such that i participated much in church choir.i am a seventh day adventist church member..."

The seemingly shy  lady smiled as we asked her who inspired her to temporarily leave the hairdresser chair for the studio mic.It is clear that from growing up she had the talent but only time and resources limited her .Like many female Zimbabwean gospel artists she grew up listening to Mercy Mutsvene,Mai Charamba and Also the Nama Award winning Pastor Blessing Shumba.

Sinatra has 9 songs to her name and just released her debut studio video for one of her singles  Vimba naJehovha and is already available on YouTube. The ever smiling Padera  highlighted many struggles she faced in starting her career.

"...at first most people failed to believe in me.They thought i can not sing gospel music.This was because i don't look like a gospel artist,this was because handizviratidze kuti ndinoziva nezve bible.Hapana aimbofunga kuti ndinoruka ndichiimbira Mwari..,"

Sinatra Padera highlighted that many doubted her capabilities in being a gospel artist  with many saying a hair dresser can never sing gospel music.A big challenge indeed of being degraded.

"...to my fans do not hesitate to preach the gosple even though ther are many who may try to discourage you.Do not let anyone pull you down when you are doing something good.Just press on and aim higher and wait for God's time.Dont be discouraged and always ask yourself what God is saying.,,"

It seems the boundaries have been broken ladies anyone can sing gosple music nomatter what you do.Hairdressing ,teaching, welding the list goes on.Anyone can answer the calling.

You can find her Video Vimba naJehova on the following Link

https://youtu.be/ntLS4aR4pzE 

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