Malibongwe Gcwabe's Latest Offering Disappointing?

Malibongwe Gcwabe’s 15 track album titled Akahluleki is a bit underwhelming or I expected so much from him. He is one of the most gifted isiXhosa lyricist and composer. He’s tendency of praying between his songs, touches the soul. Even during the Youth With Mission days you could see he is destined for greatness. Although his private life in the past years has left our tongues wagging. His first wife Lutho publicly announced her splitting ways from this gospel sensation. Rumours of infidelity and allegedly raping a relative were splashed all over. To our dismay he did a turn around and announced his resignation from pastoring at the Assemblies of God and opened his church, The Remnant of God (Intsalela kaThixo ngesixhosa sasekhaya). But I love his arrangement, he prepared our minds with a sweet soothing hymn, Praise the Lord followed by his title akahluleki that’s sounds a bit like Mxolisi Mbethe’s Ayikho engenzekiyo and got us dancing with Abambonanga. Another turnoff is the fact that he allowed his not vocally strong back-ups to sing, it could have been better if he just featured them or hear his voice steering us back to him. Akahluleki is Malibonge’s 20th offering.  

Money Matters: Thinking Out Loud

We live in a world where we are encouraged to voice our thoughts freely but they aren’t really welcomed even by those who encourage us to speak up.

Who are you, where you from (ingane kabana le *in Kenneth Nkosi’s voice*) is always a factor.  No-one is interested on what you gonna say if you don’t have a famous surname or you not in the showbiz or hold a prominent job.

What bugs me the most is seeing people who say Tamkhulu Rolihlahla Mandela is their role model and you don’t see an inch of Tamkhulu’s trait in them. We all know he embodied humility, love and respect for people regardless of their backgrounds.  So if you say to me he inspires you, I at least expect you to emulate ubuntu bakhe and fall short on the rest ke.

We are a materialistic generation that worships those who have already made it. Maybe we think it would rub off on us, shame!

I'm a bit confused or lost to be precise. It’s human nature to take what flatters you and leave inyani ikujongesweni than doing the right thing.

It’s more of show me what you've got before you speak. We are bullied into silence. It's like you are not expected to know right from wrong if you not financially stable. People tend to value those who have money more.

I'm a vocal being. You can't say something I disagree with and expect me shut up (unless the Holy Ghost tells me to) but I found myself withdrawing from pointless arguments and unhealthy debates especially when I see peeps are abusing their authority.

I wish I could just scream and tell people to grow up and treat human beings equally. Not based on the digit on people’s bank account nani nani. God the father created us in His image and likeness that’s enough for us to love, support and respect each other.

Anyway ibukukucinga nje apha kum!!!

Bits and Pieces From Zola's Interview

I liked Zola's interview on uMhlobo wenene Izolo elingapha kwelinye. And I like to share with you guys what touched me the most from his dliwanondlebe.

UBonginkosi Thuthukani ka Dlamini posed an interesting question about who controls the media.

There is an astounding number if not all of tabloids owned by White people with a majority of Blacks in their payroll ruining people’s reputation. Yazi nawe if it doesn’t bleed, it doesn’t sell. Before we denounce this brother as bitter due to his now 'faded' star and his whack ‘come back’ controversies, can we please Mzontsundu take into consideration what he said and not look at the messenger but the message.

Zola talked about Black Ownership of media houses and how important it is for us to own our production and not just be the face.

He went on to mention how most Black celebrities would be portraying le life of opulence and great riches #SkhothaneTendencies whilst they don't entirely own what they are selling.

 

Few weeks ago social networks were all buzzing with the story of tata Don Mlangeni who plays Zebedee in Isidingo. 'Zeb' apparently refused to recommend a reputable bank during one of his acting scenes, citing extortion.

 Tatu’Mlangeni’s ordeal validates Zola’s assertions on media. Most wouldn’t really come out and admit experiencing the same fate kuba they are afraid of being labelled as forward. Some think it’s the right way of building their resume`s.

 I have a dream of us Blacks supporting each other’s movement and seeing each other prosper.  If you are in a position to promote or share someone’s hustle do so with an open heart and see God blessing you in return.

For sure we all want to know what our celebrities are up to but we shouldn’t publish or even blog defamatory stories or twist the truth just to sell or have blog-hits but if you are tripping my bro your people should know.

VUKA DARKIE!!!!