Cindy speaks out

I was watching late-show and Straka said that Cindy was back and has a hot jam with P-Square. The next day I moved the whole of Wilson Road (Everything is always somewhere on this street, you can never fail) looking for that song. But waaa….. It was no where. Till I had to look for this lady’s number and she said it is actually there but it’s not yet out. We have a followed this lady’s life right the Coca-Cola Popstars right to Blu 3. (Click here to read about her life with Blu 3.) She speaks out about her new music path and plans as a solo artist.

In all publications that were ever released, we were meant to understand that she left Blu 3 because she wanted to start a family as they put it. Well, she tells her side of the story “I did not leave Blu 3. I was given a time limit that I could not fulfill and she was replaced with Mya. I knew about the replacement 3 weeks into the holiday.” She returned into the country end of February. “I have no hard feelings” She continues to say.

Enough about the past, now Cindy tells us that she about her solo career. She has just released her new single “Mbikooye” meaning am tired. It was produced by Denis Kitooke. He wrote the song himself and it talks about domestic violence. “This is a very common problem today… people don’t seem to address the issue.

At the moment she is working on a 14-track album of which 10 tracks off the album have been done by Silver Kyagulanyi and Washington at Black Hall studios. On this album she has done collabos with people like P-Square, Bebe Cool, Navio and many more.

Music Uganda will keep you updated on Cindy’s music career, just keep reading.

Below is a past interview of Cindy

 Question: Was singing part of your childhood pastime?
Answer: I have always loved singing. I was involved in school and church choirs in my childhood. However, I realised that I could seriously sing when I was 15 years and led the choir. I gained confidence and by the time I auditioned for the Coca-Cola Real Stars in 2003, I was already an artiste.

Who inspired you to start singing?
My mom has been my biggest inspiration. She used to listen to my songs when I was growing up and told me that I was like my dad. Unfortunately, my dad died when I was two years old.

Who was your favourite artiste when you were growing up?
Mariah Carey and Whitney Houston.

What good do you find in music?
The chance to tell people how I feel about something. I'm also privileged to have the chance of skipping the queue when I'm recognised at some occasions. I like it.

Do you have a committed boyfriend?
It is nothing serious. I'm too busy to handle a serious relationship now.

Does he get jealous about you being in the limelight and getting attention of several men?
Yes. He gets jealous that I get attention from men. However, I try not to go out very often in order to avoid arguments about men.

What do you consider your bad habits?
Biting my nails. I also scratch my face too much when I'm nervous.

What qualities do you like about yourself?
Being straightforward. When I want to say something I say it without fear or favour. I'm kind, I like the fact that I'm pretty that is why I get to many places. Finally, I thank God because I can sing.

Do you ever get crushes?
I last had a crush when I was 17 and it was on a black American preacher. I liked his eyes and the way he used his hands.

What do you do in your spare time ?
I train my voice. I dance in front of the mirror, watch movies and hang out with my friends. My favourite hang-out is the Rouge on Station Road.

Why do you like showing your navel?
That is what fans like to see. Watching other artistes show their navels on TV, I grew up thinking that showing a navel is sexy.

What do you hate about men?
Generally, men never get satisfied.

What is the worst habit that girls have?
Trading love for money. Those who do it de-value themselves.

What is your level of education?
I finished Senior Six. I intend to resume my studies next year at Makerere University. I hope to study music.

Who would be your dream date?
Somebody taller than me; above six feet and hardworking. I would also prefer somebody who doesn't regard me as a celebrity. I like people who listen and talk less because I talk a lot.

What is the most extravagant thing you have ever done for love?
I bought him a very expensive golden chain.

What type of man do you admire?
Honest people amaze me. It is a very rare quality with men and I admire honest men.

Where do you see Blu*3 in five years?
I see international divas with more albums to sell.

He has asked you out! But your mother wants to come with you. How do you go about it?
That would be drama because I have no idea how I would solve it. I think I would try to convince her to stay at home and if she insists to come with us, I would buy her a strong drink to confuse her.

Girl Power 2009

Three fantastic artistes, united by a common love for singing and dancing. Cindy. Bella. Kalibala.  Make a connection. Have fun. Dance all night long. Girl Power!

Girl Power is back! After spending the last three years focusing on their solo careers , Priscillar Kalibala and Bella have once again joined forces to resurrect their popular Girl Power theme for a series of concerts across Uganda, but this time around they have raised the bar by adding Cindy Sanyu to the mix. The three solo artistes have been performing together in towns such as Gulu, Jinja, Mbarara, Masaka, Mbale, Soroti and Entebbe on their current Club Beer sponsored Girl Power tour. And to cement their unity behind this all-female concept, they have recorded a new smash hit entitled, what else, Girl Power. At the end of each evening’s show, all three girls hit the stage together to belt out a satisfying blend of their three musical styles to the sheer delight of the audience. Could there possibly be more? Do the words Infinity Dancers tickle your fancy? Yes, it seems that Girl Power is definitely back in vogue.

Cindy smiles again  by Isaac Ssejjombwe.

One artist who has been unfortunate this year due to publicity especially the nude photos that appeared in one of the leading papers in Uganda is Cindy. After leaving Blu 3, the only group she was in for 2 years, Cindy embarked on a solo career but things didn’t go well at first as her debut single Mbikooye didn’t make it big to her expectation.

Surprisingly all hits that followed Mbikoye became hits and enjoyed rounds on most radio and TV stations around town and this was a sign to her that more interesting things are yet to come. Apparently, Cindy has all the reasons to smile as she has been appointed the new Trends presenter at the Serena based NTV station. Trends which is a programme that looks at styles, fashion is broadcasted at NTV every Friday from 8 to 9pm. The Ayokya yokya singer replaced Crystal Newman a co-host at Sanyu FM evening show and by the look of things; she has the capability to make her new show the most watched programme on Television.

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Cinderella Sanyu: How Cindy left Blu 3 by Peter Allen Kigonya

When I left they didn't think I would be a force to reckon with...

The media loves her. In fact they loved her from the very beginning when they called her the "flamboyant" one back then when she was the youngest member of Uganda's top girl group Blu 3. Perhaps it was the fact that she was the tallest of the three girls, or the ever changing hairstyles, the seductive eyes, the smile... There was something about Cinderella Sanyu that made her stand out and become a favorite among her fans. But by then most of the attention was perhaps on Lillian Mbabazi and to Cindy's admission she was not very active in the group... at least when it came to the politics of the group. The appreciation and intrigue from the media and fans was subtle... almost quiet... and not something to dwell on. That was before "drama" entered the mix

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Cindy in Red Pepper by Peter Allen Kigonya

Red Pepper gets photos of Cinderella Sanyu aka Cindy... Naked!

Continues from: Cinderella Sanyu: How Cindy Left Blu 3

Peter: Before we get into the music, there is one other scandal... Right?... The (nude) photos... (I'm quick to honestly add...) I personally haven't seen them...

Cindy: Hmnn... Thank God. (Clearly deeply relieved... We both laugh. I'm only laughing first because she seems to have taken this turn in the interview so well but also because she seems to be tickled by the fact that I had not seen her nude photos.)

Cinderella Sanyu: The Unfinished Duo with P Square

Cinderella Sanyu aka Cindy Sanyu talks about the making of her first hits as a solo artist including the unfinished duo with the well sought after Nigerian mega start- P Square.

Continues from: Cinderella Sanyu: Cindy in Red Pepper

Peter: W... w... what is your relationship now between you and Jackie... and you and Lillian?

Cindy: Kind of like Tupac and Notorious. (She laughs.)

Peter: Wha-a...? (Amused, I have this big grin on my face... almost laughing as she continues laughing out loud.) Tupac and Notorious... Really... Wow...

Cindy back with “One and Only” by Isaac Ssejjombwe.

After ayokya yokya made it big in the region, Cindy formerly of Blu 3 is yet again back with a massive song called “One and Only”.

The hit is  a blend of some bit of patois(Jamaican) with verses in English and Luganda. It’s this Get-to-the-dance-floor, Throw-your-hands-in-the-air-and-scream kind of hit that will get you on the dance floor to at least shake a bit.

As the title suggests, one and only is a song filled with praises to a man who she refers as to as her only lover. Interestingly, she compares her love to the guy as of Rasta’s to Ganja because the two are inseparable. In the Chorus, the mbikoye artist says her man is the only lover and no one else can do her any better and she goes ahead to explain that he is the only one who makes her blood flow and wants to be with him always.

She advices people to always stick to the ones they love and not mind about what others say so long as one means his/her love to the other. It’s now time for the industry to start appreciating this talent and for those who thought she wouldn’t make it big after leaving Blu 3, now this is what she’s made of.

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Cindy Sanyu: A Cindy, Blu 3 Reunion? By Peter Allen Kigonya

In the final part of our June interview with Cindy, she talks about various things such as being beaten for performing late in a choir, encouragement from Juliana as she faced the media and a Blu 3 reunion?

Yes... I know... What happened to that final part of the Cindy interview? I know... Perhaps we felt that with already three parts to the Cindy interview we had over loaded you with Cindy over the summer. Perhaps we saw so much traffic going to the first three articles and decided to hold back on the final part to add to its value... hmnnn.... Who knows.