Simon “Ghettochild” Sibanda, who produced the album, and who wrote “…..”, the Xhosa song on the CD, has only good words to say about Viola. “She has real power in her voice” he says, and he believes she will undoubtedly become another one in the line of exceptional divas from Southern Africa.

But it’s the Zambian producers she worked with that she credits with creating the unique sound that is Viola. “They brought out the best in me” she says of Chippoh “Hatman” Makwembo, Mubanga (MKV) and Chali “Bravo” Mulalami. As a Zambian, it may be no surprise that her greatest inspiration is Maureen Lilanda, the country’s much loved female vocalist. And although she would be too humble to admit that she may be following in her footsteps, Viola is honoured to be following where Maureen has led.

In the words of Yoel Kenan, director of Runway Music, “Viola is a African woman full of energy, warmth and love. Her music is no different.” The Celtel Star Search unearthed her, but the performer that she is would have broken out at some stage. One hearing of her album will justify that.