ZINJAZIYAMLUMA HONORED

ZINJAZIYAMLUMA AND MADABUDABU

ARE YOU CONSCIOUS THAT: The Tsholotsho- born and South African based Maskandi musician Mxolisi Khulekani Nkomo aka Zinjaziyamluma was on Saturday honoured with Mqabuko leadership award for his efforts in raising Zimbabwean flag within the Southern region Maskandi genre.

The leadership awards are given to those individuals who have shown commitment in terms of raising the flag outside Zimbabwean borders and have excelled in whatever field they are in. Tagged with Zinjaziyamluma was Mxolisi Ncube’s name who was also recognised in his field of journalism for making headlines across Africa and for bringing home more than 10 awards from different countries.

The event which was dubbed the 4^TH annual Mqabuko celebrations was held on 30 July at Hillbrow Theatre and was attended by more than 500 Zimbabweans. Amongst them were the Nkomo family representatives, businessmen, political leaders and church leaders.

The event is meant to celebrate the life , heroic prowess , political diplomacy and humanity displayed by the late Dr. Joshua Mqabuko Nyongolo Nkomo during the liberation struggle and post-independence era. The celebrations are thus expressed through arts. It is an annual function hosted by Matabeleland Entertainment News in Johannesburg and has free entrance policy.

In his acceptance speech Zinjaziyamluma said “I am humbled to be finally recognised like this, surely I am pleased to realise that I have made great impact in the Zimbabwean community in diaspora.”

Infact Zinjaziyamluma could not finish his speech as intended due to his fans who stood up on their feet and started singing his praises nonstop till the MCs calmed them after a long struggle. It was joy after joy for them. The people’s platform Linkundla then made a follow up interview to tap more from the musician.

NKOMO COMMEMORATED IN JBG

Zinjaziyamluma

ARE YOU CONSCIOUS THAT: The life of the late Zimbabwean Vice President ,veteran nationalist and father figure ,Dr Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo was successfully commemorated through arts in South Africa.

The event which was organised by Matabeleland Entertainment News crew was held on the 30th of July 2016 at Hillbrow theatre and drew about 500 Zimbabweans from all walks of life.

Although the programme started at 1pm ,however the build up was witnessed as early as 9am as people were already gathered in front of Hillbrow theatre in anticipation of a mini-festival as the day was fond of free theatric fireworks .

Football fanatics even forgot about the popular Carling Black Label Champions Cup -Soweto derby . Some did not really forget about soccer instead they prioritised the Mqabuko day.

The opening act featured Ezomdabu and Amanqe who showcased undiluted cultural dances such as iHosana and isitshikitsha. The drums were roaring as if it was a rain making ceremony day.

Then followed Intombi Zosiko in an attire decorated with Zimbabwean flags colours to showcase a starling Tswana culture shortly before Dibi ascended with a praise poetry that set the tone for the opening remarks by Mothusi Bashimane Ndlovu.

NCUBE WINS LEADERSHIP AWARD

Mxolisi Ncube

ARE YOU CONSCIOUS THAT: On 30 July 2016 Mxolisi Ncube and Zinjaziyamluma were awarded the Mqabuko leadership awards. However the latter’s award was presented in his absentia and did not have a chance to verbally present his acceptance speech in front of his fellow countrymen.

However Linkundla as people’s media decided to make a follow up to hear more from the popular journalist who recently landed from Cape Town. Here is how it unfolded:

L: First of all we would like to congratulate you for your award sir

Mxo: thank you sir, it’s really a good feel factor

L: What does this award mean to you as a journalist?

Mxo: Coming from my fellow countrymen and deigned under the great name of the Late Dr. Joshua Nkomo, this award means a lot to me. It’s actually the 16^TH overall award I have won in my 10 year career in mainstream journalism and the sixth in the past 12 months, so I really value it no less than any other.

L: What advise can you give to the upcoming journalists?

Mxo: My advice to the upcoming journalists is that it pays more to stick to journalism ethics and reporting without fear, favour or prejudice. If the story is there, go for it and report it factually, regardless of the percussions, if it is not there, do not create it. Stay true to the need to inform. Never mind the offence that the truth you write may create, that’s what journalism is all about-creating friends with none but the truth.

L: We understand that you also manage a media and music promotions company “Bayethe’, what is your main objective in arts?

Mxo: I actually chair Bayethe Media, which I formed 5 years ago and run it with my wife Caroline, Future Msebele and Mcasiseli ‘Gwazagwaza’ Ndlovu.

Our main objective is to identify and nurture Zimbabwean talent and true to our motto “refining rough diamonds”, bring it to the fore and see it blossom to the international stage.

L: What do you think is the most contributing factor behind the failure of Zimbabwean artists here?

Mxo:The biggest contributing factor to our artists failing is that most see art as more of an extramural activity than a business; hence they pay less attention to quality than they do to quantity and most of what they give fans is half-baked stuff. They also don’t realise the need to hire professionals to take care of their talents and that sees most of it go to waste. We formed Bayethe Media after realising a lot of missed opportunities and wasted potential.

L: How best can artists in diaspora attract promoters?

Mxo: A promoter is someone who goes for sell-able products and does not have time to deal with potential, so it is up to the artists to catch the eye of the promoters, not the other way round.

L. Mxo thank you for attending to our short questions, we would have loved to make it longer but we shall continue from where we left in our next meeting.

Mxo: Thank you , see you in our Women’s Day festival on the 6^THof August in Hillbrow Theatre, tickets are going for R40.00 (for infor call +27 612127950)

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By Future Moyo aka Jamelah