Young PNG local singer, Raylinda Ruth Mura popularly known by her stage name Raylinda,was surprised to find out she had been nominated for the Female Artist of the year category in the YUMI FM PNG Musik Awards ceremony this Saturday, June 1st.
“I’m surprised maybe because I wasn’t thinking about it, but I’m happy and it feels good to be nominated for this award.”
“I feel like it’s a bit of an appreciation but it’s not like I’m expecting it because there are a lot of great female artists out there like Mereani, Esther and Danielle.”
“I do appreciate the fact that people like and enjoy listening to my songs and I think that is what I am grateful for as well.”
Following her social media speculation regarding her graduation at the UPNG School of Law, Raylinda stated that being nominated was one of the positive things that have happened for her and that she was excited.
“I think it’s one of the positive things that happened through-out this month for me so I’m excited.”
“I’m more excited about it now then I was last year because of everything that happened this year.”
She was nominated in the YUMI FM PNG Musik Awards 2022, last year for the Female Artist category as well for her collaboration with Mal Meninga Kuri on their song ‘Mak osem Tattoo’ and this year is nominated for her song ‘Stay Where you are’.
Despite the challenges that she faces daily in her school and work life, the singer said that she uses singing as a distraction from it all and as a way to cope with all the stress.
“When I get stressed or overwhelmed, I get into the studio and sing something or write something and I feel better.”
“Singing is something that I use to cope.”
“It’s an outlet that allows me to say things and express myself and basically say things that I can’t say out loud.”
Meanwhile the YUMI FM PNG Musik Awards is set for this Saturday, June 1st, 2024, at the Lamana Gold Club Arena.
Tickets are sold at the PNGFM office, Ahuia Street, Gordons and at the Lamana Hotel reception.
Tickets are K200 per person for Balcony tickets and K180 per person for Arena tickets.
Get your tickets now if you are still yet to.