They always strive to be different and unique in everything they do, as they are abundantly blessed with extremely-talented composers in the choir.
“Singing unique compositions is a significant part of our unique identity”, says Collective Singers’ choir conductor Ponti Dikuua.
He told VIBEZ! over the years, they have shared so much more than music as they have been there for each other through life’s milestones such as weddings, the birth of children, and countless personal achievements.
“We’ve supported each other through life’s struggles and the loss of loved ones, and celebrated each other’s successes. This choir is proof that when people come together with a shared purpose, they create something beautiful and lasting,” he shared as the choir recently celebrated their 10th anniversary.
The energetic music producer and composer feels that Collective Singers’ existence is based on the faithfulness and grace of the Lord and Saviour.
The choir has grown from nine members when they started to 67 members today.
“The past 10 years reflect His work in our lives. This journey has been far from easy, but it has been deeply fulfilling. It is a story of faith, persistence and love, a story of people who dared to dream, and were willing to work hard to make that dream a reality,” said the choral director.
Over these 10 years, they have faced challenges that tested their resolve, and celebrated triumphs that reaffirmed why they started in the first place. Through it all, music has been their guide, strength and bond.
“We are in the process of finalising our very first documentary about our 10-year journey, titled ‘Collective Singers – A Decade in Harmony’, which we aim to release in the first quarter of 2025,” he shared.
Tenor from Collective Singers, Tove Kangotue, said in terms of existence, it boils down to being collective, as they are a family.
“We bond, and make sure we are there for each other. That helped the choir persevere in these 10 years of existence. I think it also boils down to leadership belief that a lot of fires probably don’t do well because of a lack of strong leadership, and through the team we have, they keep us on our toes, and they are committed,” said the singer.
He said for the past five years that he has been with the Collective Singers, he has noticed a passion that they have for Namibian music.
“The passion for choral music and highlighting Namibia choral composers – we love that.
We like highlighting Namibia’s landscape and diversity.
We represented the country in Portugal not so long ago, and it shows the choir has grown, and will continue advocating for arts and culture,” he brimmed with pride.
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