When Candy ‘Tsa Mandebele’ Mokwena set up her independent record label in 2011, she knew she would one day walk away from a contract with a major label and start building her own empire – a dream come true, not only for herself but for all the women in the music industry.

Fast-forward to 2020, and the Limpopo-born vocalist is releasing her third studio album, Still Here under her own record label, Mosekedi Entertainment. After a successful 12 years with Kalawa Jazmee Records, the muso is releasing a 10-track album, which is currently available for pre-order.

Mokwena also cleared any rumours that she left Kalawa on a sour note.

She explains:“There is no bad blood between me and Kalawa. I sat down with Oskido and said ‘the time has arrived for me to grant another young artist an opportunity to learn and experience what I have acquired here at Kalawa. Oscar gave me his blessings and I will forever be grateful.”

“Still Here” is currently available on all digital music platforms.