Randa El Behery

Ms Gideon to release first single under Sony Music Africa

Rising star Panduleni Gideon, popularly known as Ms Gideon, recently signed a full record contract deal with Sony Music Africa. The deal is in partnership with ERA Music Group. The Windhoek-based singer has also announced she will be releasing her first single under the label, titled ‘Tiki Tak Tak,’ on 27 February. Music In Africa, a pan-African online music platform music, reported yesterday that Ms Gideon remains the only Namibian artist with a direct recording contract under Sony Music Africa’s global roster, saying the deal marks a historic moment for the country’s music industry. Reports indicate that local singer Lize Ehlers had a digital distribution deal linked to Sony in 2012. “My dream has always been to represent Namibia with pride and show the world what young African voices can do,” Ms Gideon says. She says joining Sony Music Africa is a huge moment for every young girl in Namibia who dreams boldly.