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The Citizen
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Citizen
Obsession reignited: Jerusha's comeback sparks a new passion
AFTER years away from the spotlight, South African singer-songwriter Jerusha Naidoo has made a striking return to the music scene with her latest single, Obsession. Known for breaking barriers in the early 2000s as the first Indian woman to top mainstream radio charts in South Africa, Jerusha's comeback marks not just a return, but a bold new chapter in her musical journey. Blending amapiano, afrobeat, and R&B, Obsession is an entrancing track that explores the addictive pull of being under a love spell. Produced by frequent collaborator Vally Eaton and tracked in Singapore, the single pounds with rich African percussion beneath smooth, sensual vocals. It's fresh, aggressive, and full of passion, everything Jerusha's listeners didn't know they were missing. It's the first single in a three-song EP called the Love Trilogy, an adventure that tracks the trajectory of love—its passion (Obsession), its blindness (Love is Blind), and its devotion (Ti Amo). The three tracks will pave the way for her highly anticipated third album, that Jerusha feels will be her most personal and genre-defying to date. Jerusha's return is not an echo of past glories, but the debut of a more refined, more courageous performer. She initially made an impact on the South African pop scene in 2002, breaking records and topping charts with her first single release, Are U the One? peaking at no. 1 on East Coast Radio chart for six weeks straight Her first album, Got to Have It, produced many hits like Dance, U Be and For Life featuring Verd, and her second album, JerushaLem, became a South African Music Award nominated album. Life, however, had other things in store, and she quietly stepped back from the mic to focus on herself and loved ones. 'Taking a break helped me come into this project with rested ears, renewed drive and a fresh perspective. I've had children since I last released music so I'm more mature.' she said. Born in Chatsworth, Jerusha was raised in a home filled with sounds of guitars being strummed and sweet melodies. Her late father was an all-rounder musician and one in a long line of family musicians. Jerusha said that growing up she drew a lot of inspiration from artists like Britney Spears, Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey and Toni Braxton, who really helped shaped her sound when she debuted. Years later, Jerusha said that the new generation of rising African artists who have made an impact on the global pop scene like Burna Boy, Tyla and Ayra Starr, have shown her new ways of incorporating her South African roots into her music. 'I'm also seeing my music through a completely different lens,' she said. Breaking boundaries and building on her legacy is the goal for Jerusha with this new comeback. Reflecting on the new era, Jerusha said, 'I have grown so much in the time I've been away. I've lived, I've loved and now I'm pouring all of that into my music. This new era feels like a rebirth. I hope to leave behind a legacy of love for music and help people create beautiful memories when they hear my songs.' Follow Jerusha's new era: YouTube – At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
Borneo Post
27-05-2025
- Sport
- Borneo Post
Coaches laud progress of Sarawak para bowlers
The bowlers celebrate with Khoo (right) and Jerusha (left). – Photo courtesy of Michelle Wong KUCHING (May 27): Sarawak para bowlers impressed with four first placings, three seconds and four thirds in the Kuala Lumpur Para Open held at Sunway Megalanes, Selangor over the weekend. The tournament did not award medals. On top of the podium were Roni Tugiman (TPB2 men's singles), Alim Sohai (TPB8 men's singles), Nur Syazwani Marais (TPB4 women's singles) and Muhd Hazim Sazali-Nur Syazwani (TPB4 mixed doubles). Finishing second were Hazim (TPB4 men's singles), Sallehin Pandita who partnered Syawal from Pahang (TPB8 mixed doubles) and Azeera Jalani-Mohd Najib Salmi (TPB4 mixed doubles). Muhd Zul Adly Majeni (TPB4 men's singles), Azeera (TPB4 women's singles), Abang Yusdi Abang Annuar (TPB9 men's singles) and Abang Yahya Abang Azhar-Zul Adly (TPB4 mixed doubles) were placed third. A special prize category saw Nur Amalina Mohd finishing first in the TPB10 women's singles and Ho Mei Mei who was third in the TPB9 women's singles. 'The competition marked another year of growth and achievement by our para bowlers in tenpin bowling. Our bowlers have shown dedication and improvement. 'This year's event saw increased participation from across the country, with new faces, stronger performances and continued development of para bowlers,' said Sarawak head coach Myron Khoo Hock Meng. Another coach Jerusha Chan felt inspired by how the Sarawak bowlers have grown since last year. 'We're seeing more new faces, stronger passion and real progress from all the dedicated bowlers. The spirit, sportsmanship and determination on the lanes were simply uplifting,' the coach said. Kuala Lumpur Para Open Sarawak para bowlers
