As she drops Sappy, her new Extended Play (EP) in the coming weeks, Sierra Leonean singer, Betty Lamboi aka Jelly Bee, is set to make a mark on the music scene.
According to Jelly Bee, who describes herself as a teacher, preacher and entertainer, she sings songs of hope, love and peace while also teaching life’s lessons as well as spreading happiness and positivity.
On the inspiration behind Sappy, Jelly Bee said she was inspired by real life experiences and the society at large. “The song is a mix of African and European sounds which makes it unique. My sound and style of music is totally different and uncommon, as evident in Sappy.”
Jelly Bee’s musical journey didn’t begin on a gravy train; she took the bus on foot having run from pillar to post to have a back seat. All she had was passion and a dream, which has germinated into a fruitful tree.
Hear her: “The journey was tough, very tough because you have to deal with a lot of people – producers, DJs, bloggers/promoters and dancers. You also have to deal with sleepless nights, trainings/practices, health issues, people’s expectations, financial issues and so on. Those who have shaped my life are my family, close friends and current management, ABangz Originals.”
Jelly Bee’s life took a dramatic turn when ABangz Originals came into the picture and the singer was given a platform to explore her creative arsenal. The result was a single, Better Than that took Africa by storm. From there, there was no stopping the Sierra Leonean firebrand who dreams of collaborations with Shadow Boxer, Drizilik, Natasha, Davido, Olamide, Sarkodie and many more