Bio
Lee-Anne Haywood is a South African singer best known as one of the Top 30 contestants on the SABC2 reality television competition I Want to Sing Gospel, in 2008.
She is from Bloemfontein.
Q&A
Profession
Music
Why do you want to sing Gospel?
Because the Lord gave me the talent and a promise that if I sing for Him he will take me to greater heights.
Who is your favourite Gospel local artist?
Freda Francis and Danie Botha.
What will you do with the R100,000 if you win?
I will use it for my music; buy my own set of drums.
What will be different that you want to bring if you win the recording album?
I wrote a song, "Thank you Lord", after the Lord healed me. I want to sing to it heal and make a difference.
What don’t people know about you?
I am a fast learner and very strong in believing in myself. I am very positive.
Who inspires you?
A girl - Tshibuabua - from I Want to Sing Gospel. She is so close to God and has the character of God.
What has been your most difficult thing you had to overcome?
When my father died I struggled to get over his death. He has been gone for four years and it took me two years to heal. I am stronger now but still miss him.
Who/what makes you happy?
Positive people, people who believe in themselves and see the good out of other people, my sister and boyfriend, they make me happy.
What’s your favourite meal?
I love chicken. Pumpkin, rice, sweet potatoes, spares ribs.
If you had to send a message to Lindelani what would it be?
"Dear Mr Mkhize, this is the biggest competition in my life, it will make me achieve my dream of changing people’s lives through this CD, it will make a difference."
What’s your message to your soon to be fans?
"Thank you for everyone’s support and believing in me and standing by me through the hard times and love you gave me and believing in me."