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It is sad that I was born but not obligated
to stay in South Africa. This is a country with many things shaping the locals
both negative and positive, from racism, sexism, pleasure, entertainment and
lack of support towards local artists to mention but a few. But who can proper what
is wrong in Mzantsi? Not the current government system, but its citizens. I am
writing this note about a recent great incident that took place in the country,
targeting the Xhosa speaking people of the Nguni tribe.
I loved the way they supported the
recently TS Records exposed artist Zahara Mkutukane. They showed that they
(Xhosa) can support their very own; they are the same people who have the power
to stumble and kill their artists based in the Eastern Cape. When their talent
was exposed by the Johannesburg media they were the first to claim “It’s our
artist(s)…” while they never showed their support during the hardships of the
artist(s). I mean what’s there to claim if you never showed buttress from the
start.
To ascertain that they based their support
on the fact that Jozi media exposed her, “some” are already tired of Zahara’s
music. One thing I will tell you is that dirty attitude will never allow our
artists to flourish as expected. I don’t know whether you miss taking the old
saying, “Charity begins at home”, Nevertheless we need to show what I call
“Nurturing support” towards our very own talent.
She received what I call a “Brenda Fassie
Support”, and that is obvious she with the help of her producer (Sir) Robbie
Malinga cooked a bloody emotional and touching album. The album was well
received by the “black” market, they all went out and brought the compact disc
(CD) of the wonderful delivering, and sure some fools PIRATED it. How do you
begin to injure good music by pirating it? That’s very evil of all those who
did that.
You will find out that the very same people
who kill our local artists are the number ones to go grab an original copy of
Beyonce and Jay Z. Why can’t you show appreciation and support to your own
local artists? Why can’t you let go of the jealous mentality? I beg to differ,
I beg to stand on top of the electric fence and die than to go out and buy
overseas products that mean nothing to me, even a half penny to my life and
heritage.
I mean we have artists like Maxhoseni whose
name tells you about an artists who is committed to hit you with raw and home
brewed music; question, do we support him? Well, you can start that by
listening to his music, track(s) Xa Ndifile
and Ngento Anayo. There’s also Ifani the
Xhosa rapper who recently made an international blow up by hit track “Ewe”
which means yes. To give your ears a
taste of “Ewe” Click here. You can
also get a blast of Umxhosa track “Ndiyabulela” and “Ixilongo lam lokugqibela”
at www.tribeofnoise.com/umxhosa.
You can also support Dumisani “Dumza” Maswana by listening and getting a
download of his great music at www.reverbnation.com/dumzamaswanamusic.
The few artists mentioned above will bloody
murder you with their original lyrical content. It’s not only innovative, but
home brewed and cooked with South African spices that will show you how humble
and bitter the country might be. So this is a call to all of you who shall find
this reading to support and buy PROUDLY SOUTH AFRICAN MUSIC. Let’s stay
together and prioritise home talent.
Finding it difficult to purchase their
music? Drop us an email via info@goxtranews.com,
and we’ll make it happen for you.
As for me Buchule Raba I relish and living
it in your warm hands…
Story By Buchule Raba "B"
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