Fleurine Banda

A Musician,  Songwriter and Enterpreuner.

Who are you?

I am Fleurine Banda popularly known as Flerine Dah

‘Queen, a Zambian artist & entrepreneur.

My first passion is music. I’m a singer & Songwriter and my genres are afropop, afrobeats, Amapiano, dancehall and kopola sound.

Entrepreneurship is my second passion, and my interests range entertainment “showbiz’, cosmetics and clothes

My other passion is women empowerment. This comes from watching my mom raise me and my siblings, with such valor and strength, so I believe Africa needs more independent strong women like my mom.

Safe spaces for disadvantaged kids, one of the big disadvantages kids face is not choosing a home to be born in, this requires societal effort to give kids a better starting place.

Where were born?

I was born in Lusaka, Zambia

Your art was it a hobby or passion?

I’m a very passionate person and I like to express myself with emotions, and it so happens that music has been a great outlet of that expression.

Who was your inspiration?

I’m a big follower of Rihanna. Her music, branding and business acumen really inspire me. And Tiwa Savage has had a lot of influence on my music direction. I’m always seeing myself more like her and

hopefully we can work one day.

Did you always make enough in the beginning?

 No, it’s not easy starting out but music for me has been more of a passion then a revenue stream.

Who loves your craft, is it youth or all ages?

I would say, I’m mostly followed by women aged 18 to 30 yrs old, that’s according to my stats.

But I have seen situations where I go somewhere and kids jump on my car  reciting verses in my music. So we can safely say all ages love my craft.

Have you reached more of the African market or are you local?

For now  I’m more locally based, I have pockets of fans in some countries like South Africa,  Botswana, Malawi, Namibia and the USA who  stream my music and follow me on my social handles and I wish to expand on that fan  base.

Any highlights?

My second single just crossed 2 million streams on youtube and

1.7million on boomplay

I’m dropping my first EP titled Ghetto Barbie this december

Did my first BBC interview on spotlight africa

Does Zambia support arts?

Yes Zambia supports arts, because one thing about Zambian’s they love having a good time and good music, the general public really supports local arts by attending shows and streaming the music. The government has set a support system with organizations like Zamcops, national arts council that support and protect arts.

Parting words or words of encouragement to upcoming artists.

For upcoming artists, believe in yourself and your music, find a path, a team and work hard on your music because it will eventually open endless doors.

Contacts

 Email :fleurineperlalaila@gmail.com