Idols SA winners Yanga Sobetwa and Paxton team up on "Catch Me"

“Catch Me” brings together two former Idols SA winners and celebrates a first in the history of the coveted competition with this collaboration.

The single is accompanied by the release of the music video and Sobetwa can’t wait for everyone to see it, saying: “I am very excited for the release of both the single and music video. I am hoping the music video creates interest and is loved by our supporters. It was also really awesome working with Paxton on the song and I hope the public is happy with the work we have put together.

Two of the youngest talents in SA, both Sobetwa and Paxton were only 17 years old when they were respectively crowned winners of Idols SA; Sobetwa was announced as the winner of season 14 in 2018 and Paxton the year before for season 13 in 2017.

I caught up with Sobetwa last week.

The new decade means:

Wholistic evolution.

Retirement will happen when:

When I feel my mission has been accomplished.

I don't do:

Alcohol.

What does music mean to you?

Music is like a superpower to impact people’s lives.

My music is about:

A journey of me as a musician.

What is the most enjoyable aspect of your work?

The opportunity to impact people’s lives.

The song you must do in every show:

“Promised Land”

Any funny moments on stage:

I was deep in my performance and guess what? My wig fell off.

My style icon:

Kim Kardashian.

What is your most treasured possession?

My house.

It’s your round, what are you drinking?

Fanta Orange.

Dream gig to do:

Coachella.

What makes you stand out?

My passion, my delivery and my vision.

Nicknames:

Yaya, Sobs and May.

If you were not a musician, what would you do?

Entertainment lawyer.

Pick five words to describe yourself?

Ambitious, passionate, kind, generous, stubborn.

Five favourite SA albums:

The Dawn by Khaya Mthethwa
Your Kingdom on Earth (Live) by Hle
Joyous Celebration, Vol. 16 (Live at Carnival City, 2012) by Joyous Celebration
Power by Amanda Black
Filled by Ntokozo Mbambo

What is your favourite word?

Hectic.

Favourite fashion garment:

Leather pants.

Give us some real proper slang and what it means:

Uyang’thayda; it’s a phrase used when someone is irritating or annoying.

Top of your bucket list:

Bungee jumping.

Your greatest achievement:

Winning Idols SA.

What do you complain about most often?

Sinusitis.

On stage, I tend to:

On stage, I tend to jump.

Where would you like to be right now?

Out with my friends having amazing food.

Wishes and dreams: 

• To own a record label. 
• Have a successful marriage. 
• Have platinum selling music. 
• Be an international artist.
• Impact teenagers’ lives in an amazing way.

Social media links:

Instagram | Facebook | https://twitter.com/YangaSobetwa