TAKEAWAYS

• Vinka says she is now far beyond where she expected to be in her music career.
• She recalls facing harsh criticism over her size and appearance when she first entered the music scene.
• Vinka says the criticism and comparisons ultimately gave her the publicity she needed to establish herself.

Vinka reveals that she is now way past where she thought she would be in her music career as she reflects on the incredible growth she has experienced since making her debut.

The singer shared that although she knew she had the talent when she started out, she was skeptical about whether fans would accept her.

“I faced some bit of criticism with people saying I was too small and bony. Some of them even said bones are for dogs,” she recalled.

Vinka explained that much of the criticism stemmed from the timing of her entry into the music scene, as she joined her record label around the time another artist was leaving. This led some people to believe she had been brought in as a replacement.

“It was a tough time which we endured and I’m glad we passed through it,” she said.

Looking back, Vinka believes the criticism, comparisons and harsh comments ultimately worked in her favour. She described the experience as a blessing in disguise because it gave her the publicity she needed and sparked curiosity among people who had never heard of her.

According to the singer, the criticism made people start asking who she was, inadvertently giving her the attention she needed to establish herself in the industry.

Today, Vinka says her musical journey has taken her much further than she initially imagined, making the difficult beginnings all the more worthwhile.