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| Sandra Ndebele-Sibindi |
As
Linkundla we watch and marvel at the trends of arts, the girl child
has indeed gained more confidence. The women empowerment is really
sweeping all paths and coming in multifaceted waves.
As
we travelled we met the gospel singer Nombeko khahleka Nyoni in
Johannesburg, Berea (South Africa). She told her story with a
lighting face.
" I started music in 2014 as a backing vocalist for the Followers of Light,then I went on to work with Amaqhawe Evangeli and The Number15,in 2015 I then recorded my first album "Ukulalela", I have shared stage with the likes of New Glory, Heroes of Faith,Sisters Of Paradise,knowledge Nkiwane and Shongwe and Khuphuka. Now I wish to share stage with Dumi Mkosta, and Sipho Makhabane and Hlengiwe Mhlaba. I am also dreaming of becoming a world renowned female producer".
" I started music in 2014 as a backing vocalist for the Followers of Light,then I went on to work with Amaqhawe Evangeli and The Number15,in 2015 I then recorded my first album "Ukulalela", I have shared stage with the likes of New Glory, Heroes of Faith,Sisters Of Paradise,knowledge Nkiwane and Shongwe and Khuphuka. Now I wish to share stage with Dumi Mkosta, and Sipho Makhabane and Hlengiwe Mhlaba. I am also dreaming of becoming a world renowned female producer".
In
Beit-Bridge Akhona Ndlovu has responded by a double launch of a video
and a book. In an event to be graced by the Minister of State
Security -Kembo Mohadi, audiences will be amazed to note that the
book entitled: HOMICIDE is based on the plight of a girl child in
J.Z.Moyo high school. Even the multilingual single
"Sebenza" which is a product of her collaboration with her
brother Gift aka 'Bhadilah' Ndlovu and Mark Gee
emphasises on people taking up initiatives to face life challenges.
Coming
back to the city of Gold ,Linkundla again exposes another Eve breed
by the name:Sibonokuhle Moyo. She is a talented story teller who has
published one novel (Kulukhuni Ukuba Yindoda) which was sold out and
is now on her way to Pretoria for a new print. In this printout comes
a book, in fact a Ndebele anthology of short stories entitled
"Izimvivinya Zempilo".
" its now time for us females to take the leading role in literature, I do not only write closet works but I am now producing for theatre and film. In fact we have founded a publishing house by the name Ingqungqulu Native Writers which will soon change the rules of the game in literary works as we use a multidisciplinary approach alongside our University of Zimbabwe partners".
" its now time for us females to take the leading role in literature, I do not only write closet works but I am now producing for theatre and film. In fact we have founded a publishing house by the name Ingqungqulu Native Writers which will soon change the rules of the game in literary works as we use a multidisciplinary approach alongside our University of Zimbabwe partners".
Linkundla
also recalls how the character "Sthe" shone in a Makua
production 'Double Trouble' staged in Hilbrow on 23 July 2016. By the
same breath we vividly recall how the extra gifted poet Gugulethu
Ndlovu stamped her authority despite being flanked by the
heavyweights like Zenzenzele Nkomo,Bongani Mncube,Thabo Nkomo
(tshitshi Nana).
In
Bulawayo kadder featuring khoikhoi rocked the audiences at
Eziko theatre today. The first kwaito laddy or 'lady from another
planet' as she calls herself, once made headlines following her
single 'Yes I am'.
However the Jozi audiences are still salivating for her clash with Vivian Nomakanjani-the Jozi vibrater.
However the Jozi audiences are still salivating for her clash with Vivian Nomakanjani-the Jozi vibrater.
In
Gwanda there comes the roaring Xolile Twala! The lady who has never
ceased to throw stanzas of poetry in front of ministers.
Visiting the NACZ offices via the Jahunda road we found in the Programs Officer's books the name Sazini Dube. Records reveal that she has been everywhere in Mat.South adjudicating for Jikinya traditional dance competition meant for primary schools .
Visiting the NACZ offices via the Jahunda road we found in the Programs Officer's books the name Sazini Dube. Records reveal that she has been everywhere in Mat.South adjudicating for Jikinya traditional dance competition meant for primary schools .
Whilst
still in Jahunda we heard a JANIC single 'love portions featuring the
songbird Sharon Torque Motions.
Viewing
from DStV we watched via Mzansi Magic channel 161 and saw
'Queen' via Bafoe the popular Ndebele movie. Indeed she kills it in
Shilolo films just like Bathabile during her days at Jahunda
Community Arts.
Meanwhile
in Harare at the jam packed session we saw Bev Sibanda vibrating in
front of khuliyo and the rest is her-story.
Women
are now taking the leading role in almost every avenue available,
talk of Phakama Mfazi project in Bulawayo, Izintombi Zomqangala and
the revived Sandy herself. Apparently across borders Berita's single
"Nguwe Wedwa' is also making waves in Mzansi.
The ladies are killing it in their singles but whether this also equals their singleness nor not is a question reserved for another day.
For those who wish to see some of them in Mzansi come to Hilbrow theatre for Women's Day celebration on 6August (organised by Bayethe Music Promotions,call +27 612127950/+27 628439875) and 2September 2016 for ZIDAFO Gospel festival (call +27 845355254) .
There you will also meet Monica Ndlovu who has challenged men by featuring even in Isichathamiya music.
It also reported that there is a lady currently busy working on a rhumba track, Linkundla will expose her in the next article, perhaps a female arts festival Director shall speak out in the subsequent article ,watch the space!
I conclude by wishing all women out there a happy Women's month!
The ladies are killing it in their singles but whether this also equals their singleness nor not is a question reserved for another day.
For those who wish to see some of them in Mzansi come to Hilbrow theatre for Women's Day celebration on 6August (organised by Bayethe Music Promotions,call +27 612127950/+27 628439875) and 2September 2016 for ZIDAFO Gospel festival (call +27 845355254) .
There you will also meet Monica Ndlovu who has challenged men by featuring even in Isichathamiya music.
It also reported that there is a lady currently busy working on a rhumba track, Linkundla will expose her in the next article, perhaps a female arts festival Director shall speak out in the subsequent article ,watch the space!
I conclude by wishing all women out there a happy Women's month!