Xhosa rap extraordinaire,
iFani, is a breath of fresh air to the South African Hip Hop industry. Highly
talented both as an MC and a rapper, iFani’s entry into the market has been a
chart topping one. With his unique look and lyrical ability, iFani made sure he
would not go unnoticed and has had the public in awe since releasing his first
single Ewe.
Born in Mthatha and raised in the Port Elizabeth
locations of New Brighton and Motherwell, iFani today is known as the
hilarious, witty, punchline-master and overall creative MC from the Eastern
Cape.
iFani’s career path was not always music. As a
University of Cape Town BSc (Hons) Computer Science & BSc (Computer
Engineering) graduate, iFani started off in the corporate world where music was
something he did on the side. From 2005 to 2009 iFani was an underground rapper
who went from battles to ciphers to releasing mix tapes and heading to Hip Hop
shows around the country.
He has now been nominated for “Album of The
Year”, “Most Valuable”, “Best Video – Milli”, “Best Male”, and “Song of The
Year - Milli” for the upcoming South African Hip Hop Awards 2013 taking place
tonight.
What do you think is the relevance of
indigenous language in giving African Hip Hop a unique, exportable identity?
Language is part of a
human's identity. Adding or creating music in your own language makes that
music unique to your identity. So as an African rapper, like myself, vernac is
part of my identity. It's a huge part of what makes me African.
What are you looking
forward to the most about performing at Maftown Heights this year?
It's my first time. I'm
looking forward to the atmosphere, the crowd, the music, the vibe and of coz my
own performance set :)
Why should people come see
you at Maftown Heights this year and what can they expect?
My performance set is
designed to entertain. If entertainment is what you need, then you must
experience my set at least twice in your lifetime. Expect a guy who gives his
best to what he enjoys the most.
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