Lira Reveals How Many Years Ago Was Her Third Album Released “Soul In Mind”
Lira Reveals How Many Years Ago Was Her Third Album Released “Soul In mind” – Lerato “Lira” Molapo was born in Daveyton, South Africa, on March 14, 1979.
After winning a competition for young singers and songwriters, Lira started performing live at the age of 16, singing both cover versions and self-penned songs. In 2000 she was discovered by musician and producer Arthur Mafokate, who had her sign with his own record label, 999 Music, and helped her release her debut album, All My Love (2003).
Released in 2008, her sophomore album, Soul in Mind, garnered several South African Music Awards nominations and ultimately took home the Album of the Year prize. In 2009 she released the DVD Live in Concert: A Celebration, which showcased a performance at the Carnival City Casino in Boksburg, South Africa. The DVD was a huge commercial success, earning triple platinum status.