PENAMPANG: When Lyron Felix and his team stood on stage at the KDCA Hall here, they did not expect their Kadazan ballad Hangadon Zou to clinch the top prize at the second season of the SabahVfm Song Awards.
“To me, a win means working hard towards something and finally achieving it,” said Lyron after being named overall champion. “But honestly, I did not expect to win because all the other songs were incredibly strong – we are just grateful that it turned out in our favour.”
The win marks a significant moment for the young singer-songwriter, who explained that the song had been in the works for years before finally coming to life in 2023.
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Hangadon Zou, which translates to “I Miss You”, is a poignant piece about the longing and emotional depth in a long-distance relationship, said co-writer Pontius Otigil.
