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STAR OF THE MONTH : LORRAINE STOTOMBE

Hey embracers i hope you all had a fruitful week, this month i present to you  Lorraine Stotombe. She is a wife, mother and she is a recording artist. She released her debut album titled Chronicles of a worshipper in December 2016. She is part of the worship addicts and she shared the stage with Rebecca Malope, Avis,Zaza, Ayanda Shange, Vocal Ex and Minister Takesure Zamar. She works with her Husband Blessing Stotombe who is her manager and her bassist.The song "singing glory" from her album hit number one on the Star FM gospel greats top 20. She is indeed a vocal beast.
Who is Lorraine Sitotombe?
Lorraine Sitotombe is a minister of the Gospel in song. A mother of 3 kids, married to Blessing Stot Sitotombe (a musician as well) who is currently my Manager. I’m the music leader at my church Kingdom Life International Church (KLIC) led by Apostle Bekezela Ndlovu. My worship mentor is Minister Takesure Zamar Ncube.
Tell us about your music journey? 
 I started singing when I was 12 years old, this was at church, ever since then I have been singing to the Lord. I went professional when I joined Worship Addicts (a group led by Minister Takesure Zamar Ncube) from then I have also performed solo at a few prestigious platforms i.e. Worship Altar Festival 2016 with Takesure, Ayanda from (Joyous Celebration), Avis from South Africa. I have also sang with Zaza from South Africa. I also got an opportunity to share the stage with Rebecca Malope at the Gospel Divas Concert. Locally I have worked with Vocal Ex, Conquerors, Destiny Praise and One Accord. With the help of my husband I worked my way to doing my first project “Chronicles of a Worshipper” which was released in December 2016.   
You shared the stage with Minister Takesure Zamar and Avis tell us about this experience? 
Avis and I did a tribute to S’fiso Ncwane (we sang Hallelujah by S’fiso) at the 2nd of January concert at Amphi-Theatre in Bulawayo themed Worship Altar Festival 2017. She is a sister to me and I was greatly encouraged by her ministry and the experience she has gained over the years. She is a beautiful soul and she has a lot to offer. Minister Takesure is my mentor and each time we minister together it’s always refreshing. I have shared the stage with him countless times now as I do backing vocals for his shows as well. 
You work closely with your husband, how has this worked in your favour?
 Working with my husband makes music life simpler for me because he is a musician as well and he understands me and the demands that come with the career. His knowledge of the industry is amazing, he advises me on everything and anything. He encouraged me and planned everything concerning my début project, he even helps me write my songs. He is my manager, graphic designer & bassist as well. Mr. Stot is a hands on person and that has brought a lot of results in my career. Being in the same industry makes it easier for us to understand the joys & struggles that come with it. 

How do you juggle being a wife, motherhood and your career? 
Being a woman is demanding, over the years I have learnt to balance the three. Firstly I’m a wife to my husband, a mother to my children and an artist at work, following that order of priority has helped me try juggle. Though one does need that extra strength because balancing those three aint no joke…lol  
How do you prepare yourself before you minister? 
I do my level best to stay connected to God by making time to pray and read the word of God that way I stay connected spiritually and that’s a winning formulae for any minister. Before I go on stage I try keep away from anything that may distract me, I also give myself some alone time to concentrate and seek to hear what the Lord would want to say to his people. Vocal exercises are also important for us vocalists and keeping away from junk food though I’ll confess that I don’t always do that…lol   7.
Tell us about Women of Valour? 
Women of Valour is a vision my husband and I have to assist women (myself included) rise up in Gospel music in Bulawayo and Zimbabwe at large. This is a platform that will promote Jesus Christ through women in arts particularly in Music, poem and dance. This year we kicking it off with a concert that will also be a live recording so as to push and market the ladies who will also participate. As women alone we also will be encouraging one another the reason we have a vast line up of ladies with expertise and experience in different aspects of the Music.  
What can we expect from Lorraine Stot in 2017? 
 Apart from the Women of Valour project, I'm working on doing a single that will be a collaboration. I’ll make mention of the artists(s) I’ll be collaborating with once I confirm with them.   
 Who would you want to collaborate with in the music industry? 
My dream is to collaborate with leading International artists in particular Tamela Mann, Kim Burrel, Tasha Cobbs these ladies inspire me each time I listen to them minister. 
 Parting words  
I would just like to express gratitude to those who are supporting me through buying my music and listening to my ministry. I'm humbled to have come this far, I believe it’s only the beginning and the best is yet to come as long I stay focused on Christ.  
Thank you to you too Tanaka for this blog.
  
Social media details
My facebook page: Lorraine Maplanka Stot or @lollystot 
My twitter handle: @Lorraine_Stot 
Instagram: @Lorraine Maplanka Stot 
Album is available at the following places:  
Harare at Eyelike Music Shop, Main Post Office, corner Inez & G. Silundika, Shop number 12. 
Bulawayo at Techno Basket, Shop 20 Haddon & Sly Complex, corner 8th avenue and Fife Street. 
Music is also online, you can find it on iTunes, CDBaby and Amazon. 
For bookings or any information: stotbass@gmail.com | +26377572368
Check out Lorraine 's music video below

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  1. I believe she's the same person we know as Lorainne Stot. Great article

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