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Message: [QUOTE="Queen, post: 85126, member: 27"] From church choir roots to solo gospel force, Mme Onica says stepping out alone rewired her purpose, and the bookings followed. Why going solo changed everything [LIST] [*]Mme Onica, born Setswoneng Onica Maruma, says her solo move reshaped her life. [*]Even with the solo lane thriving, she still leads vocals at the International Pentecost Holiness Church headquarters. [/LIST] Where she comes from [LIST] [*]She was born in Mamelodi and grew up in Turfloop, Limpopo. [*]Her early environment shaped a voice built for church halls and big crowds. [/LIST] How the solo work is landing [LIST] [*]She says feedback from listeners worldwide has been overwhelming. [*]According to her, people regularly share how her songs shifted their lives. [*]She credits guidance from Comforter FLG Modise during this chapter. [/LIST] What fans can expect next [LIST] [*]She says a new single is lined up ahead of Good Friday. [*]She also thanked supporters, promoters, and event organisers, keeping her calendar full. [/LIST] How she views gospel music [LIST] [*]For her, gospel is not about performance energy or stage flair. [*]She sees it as a channel that pulls people back toward their Maker. [*]The goal, she says, is renewal, hope, and spiritual reset. [/LIST] How her voice opened doors early [LIST] [*]Her first major industry break came through singing jingles on Thobela FM. [*]That exposure locked in her reputation as a serious vocalist. [*]In the late 1980s, she recorded a bubblegum album after being noticed at a South African Broadcasting Corporation event. [/LIST] The moment her career pivoted [LIST] [*]In 2009, she was asked to lead the legendary International Pentecost Holiness Church Choir. [*]She described the responsibility as grounding and deeply humbling. [/LIST] What that role unlocked [LIST] [*]Leading the choir put her at the center of massive IPHC gatherings. [*]She became the main voice at events attended by senior leaders and thousands of members. [*]In 2010, she led the recording of the choir album Thaba ya Sione. [/LIST] Clearing up the replacement talk [LIST] [*]She recorded alongside original lead singer Priscilla. [*]At the time, Mme Emma had moved into solo work. [*]Some assumed Mme Onica was replacing her, but she says she was continuing a legacy built over two decades. [/LIST] Where things stand right now [LIST] [*]She continues releasing new albums and landing festival slots. [*]In 2025, she teamed up with producer Tshego AMG on the album A kgalemela. [*]She says fan and media reception has been strong, and the love during live shows keeps her grounded. [/LIST] [/QUOTE]

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