As winter approaches, Leigh Audrey perfectly describes the meaningful human connection romantics seek with her first single, “Hold Me”.
It’s natural that we’d seek out warmth as winter fast approaches. However, for Leigh Audrey, the goal is more than warm company, but rather meaningful connection connection as she croons over “Hold Me”. Enamored with the a lover, whose aura has charmed them, body and mind, Leigh Audrey sings with conviction over an acoustic guitar and percussion laden beat.
South African born and New York Film Academy trained, Leigh Audrey presents herself to the SA music scene with the release of her first single, “Hold Me”. Produced by Khimera and KFresh, the record clocks in just over 4 minutes, leaning heavily into Afropop and Alté soundscapes. As a trained singer, dancer, and actress, Leigh is no stranger to long production times or rehearsal. However, in many of those instances, she’s been bringing the work of other creative artists to life. With this single, she’s experienced being at the forefront of the creative direction and production. Of the record she notes, “I’ve written, sung, performed, and listened to a lot of music in my life; but this one right here…is my first born.”
ABOUT LEIGH AUDREY
Born Lethabo Mofomme, Leigh Audrey is alumni of the University of Pretoria Youth Choir, and the New York Film Academy’s Professional Conservatory of Musical Theater. In 2016 she was cast as “The Narrator” in the original production of Naledi: an African Journey, performing in both South Africa and France. While living in New York for two years, she performed, trained and worked in multiple productions with various film & Broadway celebrities and veterans. One highlight was winning the Rising Star Competition, competing against the Top 5 female Musical Theatre students in Manhattan, NYC. Since returning to South Africa, Lethabo is a performing artist and choreographer, offering Pop, RnB, and Soul music for occasions such as markets, festivals, private functions and corporate events. She also choreographs and teaches dance workshops, from corporate shows to group dance events. Highlights of Lethabo’s career since moving back have included: Performing at the Gala dinner for University of Pretoria; headlining “Lethabo Mofomme: In Concert”; performances and interviews on Tshwane FM, VOW FM, YFM, Pretoria News, and SABC 2’s Morning Live; being hosted by MiCasa’s J Something for her own show, “Dinner With Lethabo” at his restaurant Something’s Cooking by J; collabs with Mrs. SA and Mrs. Common Wealth SA contestants for group dance fund raising events; founding ‘Back to Bassics open mic’ event; performing at YFM’s LYFE festival at Sun Arena; and many more projects in the making!
