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THREESOME: Mi Casa never expected the success and popularity they have gained during such a short time in the entertainment industry.Photo: VELI NHLAPO

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Lead singer JSomething, whose real name is Joao Fonseca, confirmed that they would be at the first of several inauguration balls for Obama on January 21 at the Mead Centre for American Theatre in Washington.

"We are so blessed. It is such an honour," he said.

He explained that a meeting with the ambassador of Botswana, a "very big fan", had played a role in their being chosen to perform.

Fonseca said the threesome never expected the success and popularity they have gained during such a short time in the entertainment industry.

"It was just a dream - but this year we've had about 300 concerts," he said.

The band will be busy this festive season with concerts in Botswana, Mozambique and on home shores.

"We're spending Christmas in a van. The day before we'll be in Mozambique. We literally have a concert a day for December.

On New Year's Eve we will perform at Emperors Palace [in Kempton Park]," Fonseca said.

In the new year the band will work on new music that is expected to be released in June.

In the meantime, fans can look out for their new video, titled Can't Get Enough.

The group is hoping the Obama inauguration performance will help them get more exposure and boost their online presence.

- nkosin@sowetan.co.za

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Sun May 26 07:18:40 SAST 2013 ::

Dec 20, 2012

sekhebereshe

hurray!...hip hip hurray! hip hip hurray!....hip hip hurray!...ok now im tired!
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Dec 20, 2012

TLekota

Well m simphiwe Dana and phuzakhemisi fan, I don't know these guys.
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Dec 20, 2012

lindsay

who is he again?
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Dec 20, 2012

swona

think Obama flew SAA, for Micasa and Lira r on the top list of the artists in our SAA flights from NY and Washington DC!
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Dec 20, 2012

zuluchick

oh please boys dont get wraped up into the rock star life that side and give up your souls for fame and success rather stay home and perform for your real fans ={
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Dec 20, 2012

MommaC

We have so many brilliant artists in SA. Seeing them get this kind of exposure is just so very satisfying. Break a leg :)
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Dec 20, 2012

ThirdEye

What a big break for them
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Dec 20, 2012

StrictLady

yup!!! taking bananas to Dubs?
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Dec 20, 2012

wendyyah

wow this is such awsome news for SA, you go gutys and represent SA we so proud of you.
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Dec 20, 2012

Mossgado_

Big up to Miss Lira and jSomething...
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