The career of former AmaZulu star Ricardo Mendes might have been a short one.

But the 30 year old has not lost the lesson of being in the limelight. He has now ventured into music and he is set to send revellers onto the dance floor.

The once talented footballer is due to release his debut six-track EP I Am Ricardo Mendes, next month.

 

 

The single Sizobona promises fans a lot of entertainment and an experience of him behind the mic.

“You know when you wait for something your whole life, wondering when you will finally be awarded the opportunity to live your truth… this is it, where I get to live it, my dream, and it feels like home,” he said.

Born in Durban, KwaZuluNatal to a musical family, Mendes said he cluelessly started dabbling in music at the age of five when his father would prop him on stage and encourage him to pursue performance.

And though those moments meant nothing, apart from bonding with his father, he was just having fun.

Mendes holds a diploma in music and also holds a qualification in mechanical engineering plus a certificate as a financial advisor.

The multitalented muso, who can play most musical instruments, said soccer was just something that came naturally to him.

He started playing at the age of 17 and got to star for clubs such as AmaZulu FC and Royal AM.

Source: https://sundayworld.co.za/news/former-footie-ricardo-mendes-ventures-into-music/