Sierra Leone: Star Zee releases music single

Linda Samai popularly known as Star zee, a renowned Sierra Leonean hip-hop and dancehall artist, has recently released a music single titled ‘Life’, a song which was produced by Danny Beatzgh, one of the popular Ghanaian music producers.

According to Star Zee, the song motivates people to have faith in God,  be hopeful for the positives things in life,  hardworking, and hope for  success to come in life in the fullness of time. 

 “Life is by grace, and one would surely make it when it’s the right time. People should be positive in their words and actions as well, because, life changes with time. Some people had enjoyed their times, others are in it now and there are those who will have their breakthroughs tomorrow,” she said. 

She stressed that life was not rosy for her, recalling that at a point people even called her different names in an attempt to frustrate her strides for success in the music business even to the extent of commenting that she would never succeed.

“But my hard work, hope, faith and daily practices have made me stand out today bagging many nominations, awards and other achievements,” she said.

She said that one should be content and people should always take one step at a time.

Star Zee is a Multi award-winning Hip-hop and Dancehall artist who has released over four albums.

She has released many songs that have made it nationally and internationally. Songs like:  Champion (May weather ‘Punch’), ‘Around Ya, etc.

Star zee was born and raised in Freetown to Mr. Patrick Samai, the former vocalist in the military dance band, and Mrs. Sombo Samai, a medical nurse by profession.

Star Zee used to be a part of various performing arts group and was first uncovered to the music industry at the age 14 when she joined Stress Inc. Records.

After passing all the auditions in Stress Inc Records, Star Zee was automatically introduced in a group called Ladies Day Out (L.D.O.), a group  which comprised four female artists: Star Zee, Lady Felecia, Julie and Thelma.

In December 1998, L.D.O. released an album titled “Focus on Africa”. Star Zee’s inputs on that album brought her great fame in the music industry in Sierra Leone and beyond. In 2013 she went Solo.

By Ibrahim S.Bangura

18/03/2021. ISSUE NO: 8023