Nicole Martinez resurfaces
Dumisani Ncube | Tuesday February 7, 2017 15:12
The unknown Nicole Martinez had the whole city of Gaborone filled up with her posters that read that she would be filling up the stadium, just like Cassper Nyovest did and Kast wants to do.
“It’s definite I will be filling up the stadium this year and I know it will get packed. I had to postpone my gig because I had to wait for Tlatsa Lebala to pass coz of the respect I have for Kast. As a sign of respect I had to wait for him that’s why I cancelled my event last year when Tlatsa Lebala was cancelled,” the 21-year-old Martinez said.
Quizzed if she is being too ambitious for wanting to fill up a venue of 20,000 capacity despite being unpopular, she noted that her musical content will impress masses and lead them to attending the event.
“I have different marketing strategies that I will use to market the event. One of them is to release 100 hit songs that will dominate on the charts on all radio stations and also have a regional tour where I will perform in South Africa, Zambia, Namibia and locally. I know that a number of people are laughing at me making fun of me, but that is actually making me strong and more focused.”
Ever since it came out that she wants to fill up the stadium a number of people including artists have been making fun of her, especially in the social media platforms. The date for her event is yet to be announced since she is waiting for Tlatsa Lebala to take place.
Tlatsa Lebala’s date also has not yet been announced.
Martinez noted that the other reason she wants to fill up the stadium is because she wants to inspire children from high density locations such as Bontleng where she grew up to dream big.
According to Martinez’s manager, Dylan Taylor the songstress’ talent is beyond par.
“Nicole is on the same level as the likes of Beyonce, Rihanna and Iggy Azalea. If radio stations give her more airplay people will see how talented she is. If she is to compete with Cassper Nyovest she would outshine him,” the manager said.
Apart from making music Martinez is also a stage performing artist, who is part of Socca Moruakgomo’s theatrical musical play, Moratiwa.