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Athol Fugard: The Great South African Playwright Who Captured What It Means to Be Human

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I was shocked to learn that the famous South African writer Athol Fugard had passed away. I had known his age to be 92 but somehow I never expected him to die. He was always a survivor.When I think about Fugard, the first thing that comes to mind is the first time I interviewed him in Port Elizabeth (today’s Gqeberha) in South Africa. It was for the first of three books I’ve written on his plays. I had just seen his play Boesman and Lena in London. It absolutely knocked me out with its emotional … [Read more...] about Athol Fugard: The Great South African Playwright Who Captured What It Means to Be Human

SizweSihle Tomson

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SizweSihle Tomson is a Musician based in 54 Nikiwe Street, New Brighton, Port Elizabeth,6200, Nelson Mandela Bay. SizweSihle Tomson says: SizweSihle Tomson was born and bred in the dusty streets of KwaZakhele in Vuku Street, Port Elizabeth.  Raised by a prayer warrior with Christian values and principles, Sizwe grew to love praise and worship taking the leading role in song at her local church where she developed interest in singing and gospel music. At her local church Youth Conference, … [Read more...] about SizweSihle Tomson

Gqeberha Music Academy

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Sibusiso Ngowebo is a Musician based in Port Elizabeth, Nelson Mandela Bay. Sibusiso Ngowebo says: Gqeberha Music Academy (NPC) is an organisation where we do skills transfer to young children from disadvantaged backgrounds from the areas of Joe Slovo, Kwanoxolo, Dwesi extension, Dubai and Bayland informal settlement. Our aim is to develop children to be what they want or desire to be in life (taking them out of drugs, teenage pregnancy and dropping out of school)using music as a tool … [Read more...] about Gqeberha Music Academy

Blessmore – Creative writing (poetry and short stories?

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Blessmore Kondowe is a Script Reading and/or Writing based in 980 kingfisher street kuyga Greenbushes, Nelson Mandela Bay. Blessmore Kondowe says: I’m a young lady who is into patriarchal criticism and creative writing. I did Arts in High School and l wish to become an Author who takes heart with the lifetime of a girl child and a boy child. I wish  to denounce the patriarchal oppression of women in a male dominated society and promote gender equality between men and women. As a creative … [Read more...] about Blessmore – Creative writing (poetry and short stories?

Laz Ola

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Laz Ola is a DJ based in Port Elizabeth/Gqeberha, Nelson Mandela Bay. Laz Ola says: Laz Ola is born and bred in Gqeberha, South Africa. I have been a DJ since 2002 and currently I am playing in lots of venues around the Nelson Mandela Bay Metro and outside. I do Video Mixing, Audio deejaying and I can play both with CDJ’s, Controllers and Vinyl’s. Multi genre DJ who always looking for an opportunity to play feel good music for clubs and private parties. Laz is also skilled in: … [Read more...] about Laz Ola

DJ Jamo

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Jeremy Jacobs is a DJ based in Fernwood Park, Nelson Mandela Bay. Jeremy Jacobs says: Hello I am Jeremy Jacobs also know as Dj Jamo Residing in Fernwood Park Nelson Mandela Bay and I’ve been in the entertainment business for more than ten years covering all types of genres at events like the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Splash Festival twice and various other events around the Bay. I also specialize in mobile dj’ing at private and corporate functions. Growing up with a musical … [Read more...] about DJ Jamo

Chetan Narotam – Tabla and Indian percussion

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Chetan Narotam is a Musician based in Walmer, Nelson Mandela Bay. Chetan Narotam says: Hi guys I am Chetan Narotam, residing in PE since birth. I have been on the music scene for many years collaborating with many artists in the metro. Music was one of my subjects in school where I learnt the Classical Guitar and Flute. My father ( Mahesh Narotam ) is also a very well known Bamboo Flute player, who started exposing me to Indian instruments and music at the same time I was learning … [Read more...] about Chetan Narotam – Tabla and Indian percussion

Debrah – Vocalist, Performing Artist

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Debrah Coeries is a Musician based in Uitenhage, Nelson Mandela Bay. Debrah Coeries says: Debrah Coeries is a young, fresh creative with a love for performance. She prides herself in her knowledge of music and obtained an award for the best Diploma in the faculty of Humanities at Nelson Mandela University in 2022. She graduated with Cum Laude in her studies of jazz piano and contemporary voice. Her unique sound has been described as “angelic, dreamy and soulful.” Debrah aspires to become a … [Read more...] about Debrah – Vocalist, Performing Artist

Tebu Vision aka Gonzo Instrumental – Rapper/Beat-Maker/Producer

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Teboho Sekete is a Rapper based in KwaMagxaki, Nelson Mandela Bay. Teboho Sekete says: Teboho ‘Tebu Vision’ Sekete aka Gonzo Instrumental is an alternative rapper/MC from a township called KwaMagxaki in Port Elizabeth South Africa. He started rapping at the age 16 and started producing at 23. Since then he has been involved in the formation of ‘KMG KRONIK and ‘CAN OF WORMZ’, two very prominent n influential crews in the Port Elizabeth hip hop community. ‘Kate Moss’ is one the first singles … [Read more...] about Tebu Vision aka Gonzo Instrumental – Rapper/Beat-Maker/Producer

Andy – Professional Backing Vocalist

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Anderson Scheepers is a Musician based in 14 Celtis Crescent Bethelsdorp, Nelson Mandela Bay. Anderson Scheepers says: An NMU Contemporary Music Graduate who backs local artists mainly in the Gospel scene. I’m here to spread my horizons to better opportunities, bigger stage and other genres. Anderson is also skilled in: Composer, Music, Performing Arts Contact Anderson here: Phone: (060) 415-3696 Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/profile.php/?id=100006232717652 CLICK HERE … [Read more...] about Andy – Professional Backing Vocalist

PEMS Summer Serenade

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The Port Elizabeth Music Society Summer Serenade on Sunday 12 November at the NMU South Campus Auditorium will feature Zanta Hofmeyr (violin), Malané Hofmeyr-Burger (flute) and Erika Bothma (piano). In 2020 the Murray descendants had a big reunion in Graaff Reinet. The Hofmeyrs are proud Murray descendants and they asked Prof Troskie (organ) and IDr Erika Bithma to perform with them in a concert in the John Rupert Theatre as well as in the church service on the Sunday morning. It was a huge … [Read more...] about PEMS Summer Serenade

MEAPEC Progress Report

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MEAPEC (Music Excellence Acceleration Programme Of The Eastern Cape) is an annual innovative programme that was initiated and funded by the Eastern Cape Department of Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture (DSRAC) in 2022/23 with the Mandela Bay Theatre Complex (MBTC) as an implementing agent and creative conceptual developer on MEAPEC. MEAPEC offers Eastern Cape Record Labels and Music Promotion Companies grants to launch and promote Eastern Cape’s careers of bright sparks in music. In 2022 … [Read more...] about MEAPEC Progress Report

Don Lyzo (T.C.G entertainment)

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Lazola Nogaga is a Musician based in Kwazakhele, Nelson Mandela Bay. Lazola Nogaga says: Unsigned independent artist with passion and ambition to succeed in help from a dedicated team.I’m a motivated youth aiming to empower all different ages through music and placing Port Elizabeth in the South African music industry. Hardwork,creativity,skills,talent goes together.Don Lyzo is born and raised in Nelson Mandela Bay. Story telling and the good times of PE nobody can represent it better.Aim … [Read more...] about Don Lyzo (T.C.G entertainment)

Riaan Vogel Music

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Riaan Vogel is a Musician based in 9 Erasmus Street, Nelson Mandela Bay. Riaan Vogel says: We are a dynamic and charismatic enigma who’s raw energy captivates an audience into always craving for more for more than 26 years bringing you only goodness for goodness sake so don’t hesitate.If good entertainment is what you are looking for you are at the right place,ask for Riaan Vogel Music for satisfaction guaranteed 24/7 365. Riaan is also skilled in: Acting, Composer, DJ, Graphic Design, … [Read more...] about Riaan Vogel Music

Duwaan Jantjies

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Duwaan Jantjies is a Performing Arts based in 55 Rottingdean Road, Algoa Park, Nelson Mandela Bay. Duwaan Jantjies says: Duwaan Jantjies Commonly known as Dream Way is a recording artist born in Port Elizabeth, South Africa. Dream Way always had a passion for music from a young age. He has featured on Shiz Live as King of the booth, had his music played on YFM (multiple local radio stations too) and was top 30 in Put Me On 2022 Sportscene X Puma competition and etc. Dream Way sets on … [Read more...] about Duwaan Jantjies