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    query//Hip hop is about real life

    Grocott's MailBy Grocott's MailOctober 26, 2011No Comments2 Mins Read
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    Thembani Onceya

    "Hip hop is beyond what we see on television – its life," said Tsepiso Nzayo, during the Imvuselelo Sundays session which took place last week on Saturday 15 October at the Dr Zuma Drive amphitheatre.

    The event was well attended by hip hop artists, poets, writers, Rhodes University students and hip hop supporters from all over Grahamstown. Nzayo, who is the organiser of Imvuselelo Sundays sessions, spoke about the importance of the event.

    Thembani Onceya

    "Hip hop is beyond what we see on television – its life," said Tsepiso Nzayo, during the Imvuselelo Sundays session which took place last week on Saturday 15 October at the Dr Zuma Drive amphitheatre.

    The event was well attended by hip hop artists, poets, writers, Rhodes University students and hip hop supporters from all over Grahamstown. Nzayo, who is the organiser of Imvuselelo Sundays sessions, spoke about the importance of the event.

    "Hip hop is not something that our parents should fear, regret and discourage us from, because its where we keep the culture of sharing words going," said Nzayo. He said the aim of the Imvuselelo is to motivate those who are doing hip hop and to inspire those who want to be writers.

    After Tsepiso addressed the audience, they were treated to a wide range of enthusiastic performances by local artists. One of the performers, Mthokozisi Khumalo, told Grocotts Mail he sings about reality. "My music is based on community awareness, social issues and women," he said.

    Bongani Spopo, who performed with Abongile Tembani, was well-received by the audience who called for more. He said that the Imvuselelo sessions are always a great place to perform for the Grahamstown community. "Hip hop is the key to educating children about what is going on in the street life," said Spopo. He felt that youth need to be organised as change cannot be made if they are isolated.

    His co-performer, Tembani, told Grocotts Mail that their music is not the same as what people see on television. "Our music talks about real matters and real life, not the money," he said.

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