It Takes One Tweet

It doesn't take much to put off a number of people that support and love your craft. 

Arrogance and lack of empathy aren't a great combo. Especially to someone that's in the public eye. 

Making fun of someone or reacting irrationally when you have thousands of followers of which some could be facing the exact thing you are ridiculing.

Before I vent aimlessly let me tell u what angered me.

I love TollAssmo since forever. His unique way of delivering comedy and his 'Madiba' inspired shirts and of course his reality show More Love is what attracted me to him. I like ppl who do not conform to the standard of this world. And are totally fine with looking different from the rest. Would not call them trend setters but abantu nje abohlukileyo. 

But I was so disappointed and hurt at the same time when I scrolled down on my timeline and saw a Tweet from TolAssMo directed to Mandla that said "@eenMcloud u r not funny leave dat 2 paid professionals like myself & continie 2 run ur spaza shop,stock up on beans or something #phumagimi." 

I didn't mind the bad grammar cause I make endless typos myself. 

But taking time out of his 'busy schedule' to insult another human being like that is uncalled for. I get that he didn't get Mandla's Joke as he say that's what he intended when he replied to this Tweet from Mongezi earlier which said - "Is it ok for me to be called a kaffer in the heat of an argument by a caucasian? What would you do?"

Mandla replied by saying @TolAssMo so what did u do Papa Khumo..?.holler if you need bail money. 

  

Mandla's response was a bit off and maybe Mongezi was still rattled with the comments made earlier by that racist that called him by the K word. 

My problem though is him mocking Mandla's business. On Big Brother Mzansi we learned that Mandla owns a spazza shop is the bread winner at his house. 

And that moved me so much. We live in a country that the devide between the rich and the poor is widening. And to see a young star rising beyond his circumstance and making a difference and isn't ashamed of his not so privilege upbringing is applaudable. 

Now to see a 'celebrity' undermining someone's hustle is so lame and unacceptable! 

Just because Mandla is from an impoverished background does not mean he can't joke about certain issues. And should be reminded where he comes from by those who think they have already made it. 

The two guys where both wrong but Mongezi took it too far. 

Any way that bothered me and thought I should blog about it!

How Different Are You in These Social Media Times?

You will be forgiven if you think people that battle with sense of belonging are teenagers or elementary school children. These days people that should be seen as matured, passed all those silly stages and have discovered their true selves are rather immature.

We are in an era where social media plays a huge role in our lives. It contributes both positively and negatively in our daily activities. And can be blamed for making people detach from who they really are.

Everyone wants to be noticed and cheered. See me, see me is what they chant on social streets. People are fighting for ownership of the cool spots. They want to be seen as smartest, the most knowledgeable, the dopest, carefree and open minded beings.

Some shame suppress their thoughts on many things and go with the crowd. It’s like they waiting to be told, you too are important. You views can add value to the topic at hand. Make known what you are dying to utter but have been holding back because you fear being misjudged.

I think it is of our nature as human being to want to take leadership positions on everything and be seen as the one directing, telling everyone what to do or setting trends. The need to have the upper hand is great.

The foreseeable problem is losing one’s self trying to impress strangers. Wanting to keep up with abantu ongazange ubabone nasemdudwini wamasele.

Truth of the matter is that we all have something new to bring. When we stay true to ourselves we allow the world to witness the variety that we possess collectively. Imagine when artists stop being creative and copy foreign style of recording music. Basivimbe ubuncwane bomamela umculo ocwengileyo.

Money and popularity have a way of fooling people. Sadly some people succumb to the idea that only rich people deserve to be heard even when they don’t have anything better to say.

Endizama ukutsho, be your true self at all times. Fight to be who you kuba the world needs it. Not replicas but wena and you only.

Mazi enethole.

Too Ugly To Be Cherished

The world is kind to those who were created or mouldered fairly. Opportunities for them are endless. By the virtue of their good looks, they get treated better.

Appearance is everything for this generation. If by any chance you fall under this much disliked category: fat, dark and ugly then consider yourself the black sheep of our society.

It only gives preference to beautiful beings. They can have the ugliest of attitudes, low intelligence quotients and be insensitive to others. What matters is the ‘undisputable’ fact that they are beautiful.

Do not take into consideration the above highlighted qualities. The do not judge a book by its cover idiom is never applied when ‘beauties’ are concerned.

The outside appearance is the key to greatness bakithi. When you are pretty or handsome you are seen as a diamond. Boys want to have you, girls want to be your best friend. They don’t have to gain anything from you. The air that you breathe is sufficient enough for them until the next beautiful thing comes along.

What drops my jaw on the floor is how “ugly” people are treated. The insults they have to endure because they are not beautiful Nkosi yam! Anyone feels obliged to pass a bad remark on them. No one will come to their rescue.

Gabby Sidibe is a living example of such. Her success and proven talent doesn’t mean anything to merciless people who feel offended by the way God created her. People refuse to see the good in her. What she stands for and has to offer doesn’t count into her favour.

Sadly the beautiful Vogue worthy celebrities we see, have reconstructed themselves in order to be pretty and likeable. Obviously their ‘health’ was at risk and had to go for cosmetic surgery to fix their lives.

Black girls are bleaching their skins because Black is no longer beautiful. Lupita Nyongo is not beautiful enough for a Black girl.

Andazi what must happen for us to love one another and embrace each other’s differences. And see beyond the divides that the world keeps on introducing.

YOU CANNOT BE UGLY AND BROKE. CHOOSE A STRUGGLE- That’s what they say these days L

Bongani Fassie Continues to Work Under The Radar

City Press Imgage

One of our mistakes as TV and Radio followers is our tendency of thinking if a celebrity no longer gets featured on any of the mediums or gets written about in Sunday gossip papers, they have lost their relevancy or worse they are out of jobs.

Interestingly enough that’s what happened with Bongani Fassie after he parted ways with hip hop group, Jozi. In our eyes his star has arguably lost its sparkle. Bongani has since then worked on his solo career that includes producing hit songs for other artists.

The only child of the late best record seller of popular music, Brenda Fassie vowed to keep his mama’s music legacy going and he’s doing just that. Although understandably so, her passing affected him badly.

 Just because we don’t see them in the spot light doesn’t mean they are not up to something. Bongani is reportedly working with his former manager Lance Stehr of Muthaland Entertainment to commemorate the late Brenda Fassie.

I remember right after her death I watched Mojo- a show presented by husband and wife, Zam and Khensani Nkosi. Bongani was a guest and they were talking about the loss that South Africa suffered after MaBrirrrr’s untimely death. I couldn’t contain my tears as he cried and sadly spoke about his mama that tapped on my emotions and reminded me of my mother’s sad passing. I felt his pain.

Bongz as he is affectionately known is a proud dad to a baby girl (makutshwatwe bhuti and Vulindlela would be doubtlessly be the theme song).

Running to The Media to Gain Sympathy

Amanda (Smtv image)

There is this tendency of public figures that approaches different media houses to ‘tell their different side of the story’ which they claim is the truth.

These days there are two versions of the truth that do more harm than intended. It lives people more confused as to what is really happening.

It has become part of celebville’s culture for artist even the upcoming ones to run to newspapers and reputable magazines to pour their hearts out. The things said is usually petty stuff that could have been easily settled out of public viewing.

I guess most believe no publicity is bad publicity as long as the masses are talking about them. No one cares about having a pure brand and attract followers by being their true-selves. Seeming they rather slide their own names into mud to gain popularity.

I think it is public knowledge that they usually source their own stories. I mean how possible can it be that a ‘friend’  who insists on being anonymous sells their buddy to the press and coincidentally be the one knowing the nitty-gritty stuff that should be known only by the celeb in question?

Relevancy is the daily struggle of talentless celebrity wannabies.  Their stage names are all over gossip columns and blogs.

What they fail to do is owning up to the stuff said about them but choose to leave their supporters in the dark. The “don’t believe everything you read is not enough” because these are the same mediums they use to promote themselves. Their supporters shouldn’t be expected to only take publications seriously only when they report the good and ignore the rest when it’s not good for their brand.

Telling anyone that cares to listen on how so and so deceived them and how record companies are milking them dry and them being better than their competition or old flames is so DA-ish. It puts them in a bad light. It comes across as someone that doesn’t trust their talent and drums up unnecessary noise to draw attention to them.

Months ago tabloids were having a field day with Amanda du Point’s allegations on Bona

Amanda with Jub

magazine. Apparently she was sexually harassed by her then partner who is a famous rapper. Mongers put two and two together and JubJub’s name came out. They based their assumption on details that Amanda provided. Amanda had to do a follow up interview and assure everyone that JubJub is not the rapper that raped her.

When I read the story my heart went out to her but wondered why hasn’t she filed a case of sexual harassment and put the loser behind bars where they belong. Telling the readers what unfortunately transpired wasn’t gonna get the supposed abuser punished.  The whole thing just created a buzz around her and the suspected abuser whose name is unknown by the public.

It then occurred to me that maybe that’s how she wants to deal with it and not traumatize herself again by opening a court case. Where she will be expected to give a detailed account of what happened and relieve every moment of her deal.

But the growing number of people in the public eye who would do anything, I mean anything to stay relevant it becomes difficult to decipher the truth. We find ourselves questioning their motives of suddenly ‘bearing their souls’ and making known their truths before releasing or launching a new thing.

Is Anele Mdoda A Bully?

This is a question I asked myself after I witnessed a Twar between the much celebrated Anele Mdoda and some random guy. Anele’s defence mechanism is on another level. The woman spits fire! You don’t want to be on her bad side. And to be honest I don’t blame her. The world is nasty to thick Black girls. The criticism she gets is unacceptable!

People feel entitled to saying whatever they like and how they like because she is a celebrity and she shouldn’t retaliate but hold the forte. Abantu bakhwele bezehlela nje kuye!

We are too quick in spotting a public figure that appears to be rude and that thinks the world revolves around them and its common knowledge that they should watch what they say and how they phrase it.

I have come to notice that most celebrities and Twelebs are actually bullies. You cannot dispute or share a different opinion than theirs. Their word goes! For that we should put the blame on their blind followers for agreeing with everything they say.

The source of hatred that some people have for folks in the public eye doesn’t necessarily stem from jealousy but pure immaturity and silliness.  And wanting to gain a following by challenging or breaking down the spirit of a well known person.

                                                              

I watched the other time people making fun of the gap between Anele’s front teeth. I couldn’t believe their audacity and foolishness. The joy some people get by subjecting her to such mockery is rather insane.

My stance in all this madness doesn’t change. You can joke about someone’s none existence dress sense but not their stature.  We can’t change the way God the father created us and suggesting someone to go under the knife to please you yimpambano yodwa  ngesiXhosa esivakalayo.

I partly blame public figures for the misconception we have about them and the media world at large. We think they are perfect beings with perfect lives. They don’t experience problems, us ordinary beings encounter daily. They swim in a pool of money. Therefore they should be fit to handle gracefully whatever we throw on their side because we made them. Not their talent, hard work, tears and determination to succeed. Without us there could never be them.

I hate being the one having to highlight this but that’s the reality out there as crude as it is, I believe that’s how people see it.

There is absolutely no cool element in making fun of other people’s realities. There are some things you just can’t be too proud of like your physique or where you were born. You did not chose or work your butt off for it. It was just given to you. It’s understandable that we are human beings, we get carried away sometimes but finding pleasure in someone’s misery or pain is just distasteful and childish.

Another woman who wasn’t exempt from this kind of behaviour is DA’s Lindiwe Mazibuko. Her case was a shocker for me. You’d expect a lot from parliamentarians and acting like primary school kids isn’t one of them.

In primary school it was considered the coolest thing under the sun to make fun of other’s appearance. It could have been excusable then because we were young and stupid and didn’t know any better but not anymore. Inevitably we have grownup and now know what could hurt a person or lift their spirits up.

Lindiwe took the whole situation well and luckily for her the general public sided with her. That’s how it should be!  We shouldn’t shut up when people make fun of our brothers and sisters (mentioning that reminded me of Sizwe Dlomo’s infamous “I’m not your brother “ Tweets lol).

Back to the gorgeous Anele Mdoda: Some Twitter maniacs know that you can’t make fun of her unless you can take her strong comebacks or touché but it doesn’t have to come to that. I can bet my last sent that if you engage her in a respectable manner, her ‘claws’ wouldn’t come out.

I know, I know social networks are the last place to teach or expect people to behave in an acceptable, polite, adult manner because their mom and dad ain’t there! The only people they respect if they do.

It is uncalled for to drag people’s relatives on something they were never part of in the beginning to settle some scores but that should teach bullies a lesson right???

Anele’s ordeal reminds me of America’s Gabby Sidibe. Who gets judged for her weight and skin colour. A number of people see it appropriate to ridicule her. Good heavens ndingathetha kuse ngalomba kodwa abantu must GROW UP!

People think we stop being human cause we become known. F*** around and come up short with me. My mom didn't raise a punching bag -  @Anele

Stars Who Rocked Cornrows Back in The day

Thabiso

Thabiso Kevin Mokethi has rocked cornrows the longest. You wouldn’t be blamed to think he hates inkqayi or shaving his hair like other men. I started noticing him with cornrows on Thabang Thabong. Yeah that kiddies’ show, you and I watched. I think he has locks now on KaChing.


Loyiso Bala who liked trends (think the lip ring he had) wore cornrows
in the early two thousands. You could even see him on TKZee’s Fiasco video rocking them.

Donald

2011 isn’t really back in the day but it would be unfair not to include the shades and muscle revealing top
liking Donald Moatshe who used to wear them well.

Trevor Noah

 If truth be told no one rocked cornrows well like Trevor Noah though the twitpic, he tweeted late last year would disagree (what’s in a photo wethu). I used to run back home from school to catch his Run The Adventure show and of course his cute face.





 Stars That Rock Dread locks 

Lerato

Journalists or the “inky type” as Khaya Mkangisa calls us refuse to be called celebs but I’m here for you my people. Plus if the work you do mean you should be celebrated why not?! True Love magazine editor LeratoTshabalala has something good going there. And I love your gap woman! (Weird but true, I ain’t a gap hater so allow).


 Brickz mabrikhado indoda yaseZion in this case, has a good stylist. Though eyi-

Brickz

outie yaseKasi his hair is always clean (I don’t know where I’m going with this…). Lonto I don’t know why the keep on postponing the rape case.

Yvonne

Mama Yvonne Chaka Chaka, Judith Sepuma and Nambitha Mpulwana know how to maintain their locks, they are long, clean and always styled neatly. I love you my African queens, oopsie Yvonne Chaka Chaka is a princess. Maar let me upgrade you.

Is Pearl Thusi, Pumeza Dlwathi Long Lost Sister?

Pumeza

It’s not only their big Afros that these two light skinned ladies have alike. Everything about them is similar. If you were to eavesdrop on them telling their upbringing stories and how they both lost their moms at an early age, you would swear they are siblings.

Pearl Thusi

 There is so much these two have in common hence I have dubbed them Sister
Sister after the successful comedy series of the Mowry twins. They both have modelling background and are currently TV presenters and actresses. With Pumeza presenting Cula Sibone and Pearl, a number of shows which includes Live Amp and Tropicka Island of Tressure to name a few.

The only noticeable difference is the fact that the other has branched into radio while the other is a recording artist. Knowing the state of our entertainment industry that could change any day. Pearl could release a full album any day and Pumeza add radio in her résumé. It’s that uncertain!

 Even their love life is similar. They both got pregnant as teenagers and got engaged at their own respective times. Pumeza is currently engaged to musician, Shota (ndiyi-Casanova vocal singer) and father of her second child. Pearl has had her short stint of wedding bells when she got engaged to her baby daddy, sport presenter Walter Mokoena (felt like typing Walter with emphasise because y’all know how he used to pronounce his name). Another thing they both have Xhosa and White ancestors though Pearl is Zulu.

Mbali Zulu’s Unfair Disqualification on Big Brother Mzantsi

I was so ecstatic when it was announced that Big Brother Mzantsi will be back on air after 12 years of not broadcasting. We all know when Biggie graces our TV screens, other programmes take the back seat. Despite the controversy due to the nature of the show, Big Brother does wonders to the careers of his contestants.

 With all that out of the way let me get into the reason why I saw it fitting to write this post. I was quite surprised when Jenayne’s didn’t jump for joy when Biggie announced Mbali’s mishap of forfeiting his rules. She never made Mbali’s stay easy, something that was even felt by other chambermates. Nku even suggested that he sits with jay and find a way of resolving the evident personal issues between them before they spiral out of control. And Mbali bluntly refused because he knew Jay wouldn’t agree but promised to try.

 From my understanding and what I watched Jay had hots for Mbali and the feeling was mutual but was restrained by her outside relationship to ‘Gavan’ and often talked about it at irrelevant times as if she was consoling herself and sent endless shout outs to him reminding him to campaign for her(which was cool by the way).

Mbali’s departure honestly didn’t surprise me and I even wanted to draft this post after the altercation he had with Iris but suppressed my thoughts and kinder hoped Biggie was going to be lenient in punishing him. And sort of play the clips that showed ladies ‘provoking’ him with their dares. Jay made it her sole purpose at the Chamber house to discredit Mbali with every chance she got. Maybe she saw him as a strong competitor because the bro mingled and laughed freely with his mates. That was eventually proven when Mbali left.

The house wasn’t the same again. I believe his absence wasn’t only felt by us the viewers or his supporters but the chambermates themselves. The strap was crazy with comments disapproving of Jaynen’s tendency of manipulating situations to discredit Mbali. And come out as the caring person that has everyone’s best interest at heart whilst she just wanted to advance her chances of going to the main house. (And that wasn’t a problem because everyone wanted to be upgraded but the manner which was done in wasn’t right).

In reminiscent ofwhat he said on his dairy sessions, when Biggie asked him what his role in the house is and he replied by saying he is the motivator and man he effortlessly cheered the mates whenever they were down and assumed leadership positions whenever they were given tasks. He even accommodated Iris and spoke isiZulu as it was an open secret that Iris struggled a bit in expressing herself fluently in English. And that to me isn’t something to be ashamed of because it is our reality here in South Africa.

 Not all of us were fortunate enough to attend the best schools and I think that’s the reason Mandla mocked it and said English is not our Mother. I for one don’t think you can give/reward people with alcohol and expect them to be on their best behaviour as if they drank a ‘Junky’ especially in a confined space. Bagaetsothis by NO means disregards what Mbali did but I think what happened to him was unfortunate and could have been prevented in my opinion though he said to Nku “maybe this is how it was designed”.

 Like Thabo Mokwele like saying at the end of his show, “Keep shining” and be the flower you were meant to be. I must admit I liked his composure when he was told he had few minutes to sort his things out, it reminded me of O’Neal’s eviction. He was so calm and in control of the situation.

Precious Kofi A Stay at Home Mom

Precious with her son on her back

We came to know her as a vibrant, petite model, presenter,and actress from Cape Town that rocked Afro like no one’s business.
She exited the TV world gracefully by presenting and producing Precious Africa. A show where she travelled Africa and showed us the most historic places in our continent like Mali’s Timbuktu and the ancient churches in Ethiopia.

But lately I’ve been touched by her outlook on life and her positivity in general. She paused from the bussle and hustle that comes with the entertainment industry and got married and moved with her hubby to America where she stays with her in-laws. And has a one year old baby boy.

What intrigues me the most about her is her maturity and her grasp of what it truly means to ‘do you’. Some of her colleagues from the entertainment industry are probably drowning in debt trying to impress their peers but yena she lives a total different life.

 There are many lessons to be learnt from her. She had a promising career and once you’ve reached where she was, it is only expected of you to break new grounds and be the IT but she shunned it all or so I think. Ungathi she has found her purpose and true self.

 Facts About Precious

•  Bay of Plenty (Actress) 
•  Keeping it Real with Precious (Presenter)
•  Game show on SABC (Presenter)
•  EMS Music show with Wright Ngubeni (Presenter)

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!!!!

 

 

To Tag or Not To Tag?

I do not want to sound like a Twitter cop because for someone like me with two followers my right to brag is non-existent. Excuse me for not moving on with the times, LOL!

 

I get really worked up when people who hold influential positions misuse them. It just gets to me. Even the ones who want to gain popularity by being 'bitchy'.

 

I don't know how one feels when they bring others down. We are not the same vele some are sensitive, others don't give a Tugela river! We just need to learn to respect each other qha ke!

 

I am as nosy as they come but getting my hands all muddy and dirty with people I claim to care about doesn't make sense. So when you tweet trash about someone why do you feel the need to tag them?

 

What are you hoping to achieve, we all fool around and have our preferences but why the need to shove it at people's face. Is it attention seeking or trying to be cool among your peers at someone's expense?!

 

I have read the two letters that were sent to Khaya Dlanga anonymously by women who were voicing out their frustrations after dumping their cheating boyfriends  . At the end of both letters I more was worried about the women who wrote them rather than the so called losers. The anger that we direct to some people is actually the window that gives people an idea about our bitterness.

 

I for one don't even have the guts to tag someone when I have said something good about them because I don't want them to think I'm buying their faces or looking for a retweet. That's just me and my pride.

 

Then there are those who try to water down the negativity that some folks have NYONYOBAD on Twitter by saying we shouldn't take anything that happens there seriously.  C’mon! Our Tweets are an indication of what's going on your head so please nantsika!

Hashtag SeeYourLife!

Five Black Men to Look Up to

I have decided to compile a list of influential people whose career path is worth following and supporting.

If you have taken time and read my blog you would know that I love the entertainment industry. I strongly believe in giving people the recognition they deserve, yeah man we ought to celebrate our fellow black men who are making a difference out there. We can't over look their efforts to change our society.

The first one has to be Zibanani Madumo also known as Oneal, though I came to know of him through Big Brother Africa the Chase. Nje ngesiqhelo I snooped around, did a background check on him. Oneal is rapper, a club and radio DJ currently based in Botswana but plans on moving to eMzantsi to broaden his horizons.

 He was raised in an impoverished and notorious township called Phikwe. His road to stardom wasn’t served to him on a silver platter as he had to beg radio stations to give him a chance. On Big Brother he narrated his story on how he used to sleep on a studio awaiting any opportunity that would come along for him to seize the moment. He also explained how reading books helped improve his communication skills. He’s often quoted by his BBA supporters as saying “he is a rose that grew in concrete.”

He is currently raising funds for project he is working on to get young people to read. And I’m crossing fingers that results into him penning an autobiography.

I don't know what cave have you been living in if you don't know who Sbusiso Leope  is. At

36 he has achieved so much, born and bred in Tembisa. Sbu, the number one knocks man as he is affectionately known, is not only a partner to South Africa's most successful record company, TS Records. Which is home to the internationally-recognised star, Zahara who took the entertainment industry by storm when her debut album Loliwe sold out. Dj Sbu is also a radio and TV presenter as well as the president of SLEF foundation in his many titles. As part of his philanthropic work, he has funded a number of tertiary students. He is set to release his first book on December 02 of which he claims it will focus more on business rather than his personal life.

Khaya Dlanga who hails from Dutyini in Mount Ayliff’ story is like a fairy tale. If you are a believer you'd agree with the Word of God when it says everything works for the good for those who believe.

Khaya left Mdantsane for Mother City, armed with only a R500 and a little bag (in case things didn't work out) but today has several awards under his belt; for best blogger and for his work at Coca Cola. He was part of the initiative, facilitated by Pan MacMillan, called the ‘Youngster’s’ and authored a book titled ‘In My Arrogant Opinion’. His life story proves nothing can stop a determined soul because he started from the bottom now he’s eating the fruit of his sweat.

City Press Pic

Shaka Sisulu, the son of our parliament speaker Max Sisulu and yes, the grandchild of our struggle icons, Walter and Nontsikelelo Sisulu.

Shaka is radio presenter and now is part of the new team deployed to stabilize the ANCYL after the havoc that was caused by EFF founder Julius Juju Malema during his presidency.

He is also part of the ‘Youngster’s’ series and has released a book called 'Becoming'. His aim is to stimulate the youth’s interest in reading.

  It’s not everyday that you find a 30 year old having a booming business, but Sizwe Dhlomo’s made giant footsteps not only in the entertainment industry but his restaurant has made a name for itself.

The former live presenter is also doing well as the dj on Y Fm. Sizwe is not only a CUTIE but a smarty too and Tweeps nicknamed him Dhloogle lol. A search engine of some sort due to his vast knowledge about EVERYTHING.
 

These melanin advantaged brothers as Khaya would say have proven beyond doubt that life in the entertainment industry is not all about glitz and glamour but you have to go an extra mile to get the result and be a blessing along the way.

"Ubuntu mabande bakithi!!!"

Big Brother Africa's Feza Kessy an Underdog?

I wrestled with my thoughts regarding this post. I had to sit myself down and try to understand what is really going on  because I don't  want to get my curious, caring self into something that is bigger than me. But the good outweighed the bad and here I am defending Feza Kessy.

Its crystal clear that as 'adults' we are weary of the decisions we make and their consequences.

Feza Kessy to me represented not only Tanzania on Big Brother Africa8 dubbed the Chase but women at large.

She gave us herself. Though Hakeem Mandaza claimed the diary sessions were edited, I still hold on to that belief that BBA was raw and unscripted.

She didn't go in the house and marketed herself as expected or created a front of what she wanted people to see her as.

One time she admitted that she did not want Africa to see the submissive and vulnerable woman that she is.

In a way she is a mirror of ordinary African women. Not perfect but trying her level best to change herself. She once confessed that if it wasn't for the Word(bible) she wouldn't be as grounded.
I admire and respect women that aren't afraid to be seen at their worst.

To me she epitomized beauty. She didn't bother with pimping herself up because she knew she is naturally beautiful. She is that kind that makes clothes look dashing not the other way around.

The negative comments from people who have never been confined in a room with a bunch of strangers from different countries is a bit too much. Even from former housemates who never let their guards down and admitted that they too pulled strings here and there to up their game.

Its okay not to agree with the way a person conducts herself on international tv but the personal attacks maan, ain't cool. Like the former beauty queen likes saying; its never that serious!!!


On the other hand I liked O’Neal Zibanani Madumo.  Fairly because I saw a part of me in him lol not him being a wordsmith or emotionless.

He is realistic, analytical(which is often confused as gossip) and he doesn't force himself on people. He lives by his motto: “Walk in the room assuming everyone hates you”

And the bro is arrogantly-humble if there is such a word.  I wish he makes a woman out of Feza. Does that mean I condone... I don't know but I sincerely wish them all the best.

And cut the poor guy some slack, he said he is a struggling Christian (before you say, aren't we all? Consider the fact he is actually working on his salvation).

Like Feza, he spoke his mind while fully aware that Africa may not like his utterances. He despised the fear that is instilled in most housemates about West Africa and their reps.

Truthfully if you don't stand for anything, you will fall for everything.

Ngaphakoko BBA is not a reality show, where we should be looking for morals. Having said that I don't want to contradict myself because I support the Christians that boycotted the 'shower hour' that is viewed by VIP holders who paid R70 to see housemates naked.

Oh I must add I liked Bimp and Nando's bromance. And I pray that Nando who was disqaualified last night sorts himself up and he is way too cute (I just had to say that nothing more or less).

I am not vouching for my favourites to win the $300,000 They should go and work for their own. Their mission is accomplished. Africa knows who Feza Kessy is. I liked that priceless moment when the Dj played her song and Oneal asked him to play it back. It was epic. Everyone could attest to when you humble yourself, God will lift you up.

One blood, One love and One Africa *in Bimp's voice* Lungelwa says so!!!

 

Burial Societies For Celebrities

Death catches all of unexpectedly. No one really prepares for their departure though we are fully aware that we are indeed visitors on this earth.

But what makes people who bank not lesser than 30 grand on a good week not to pay burial societies?

Like I have said before life is nothing but a breath and it is for the living. The minute you gasp the last heavy breath and kiss this earth goodbye. Your book gets stored in the land of those that we will only see on the second coming of our Lord and saviour Jesus the Nazarene. After resurrection that is!!!

I too have contributed to a celebrity's burial. It was one of those cases that the star, now a shadow of their former self is  forced by a record label owner to make his/her last television appearance by begging the public to assist them on mounting health bills which quickly turns into burial assistance as their health sadly deteriorates.

My question though is, you have seen how a number of people who once used the fast lane you like have ended up being buried in government cemeteries  or their family had to go to money lenders uyokuquma elihlazo ulishiyileyo.

Why has it never crossed your mind to pay or save for desperate times?

Retailers, football clubs are now cashing up in the burial industry.  Some people are even saying owning a funeral parlor is good way of making money.

I don't know the clauses of the contract that an artist and a recording company signs but it must be compulsory for both parties to have a written agreement of debiting certain amount of money that will be fixed for the artist's burial.

I know its not easy to pay money for years and not having someone dying but should a person die then it would be of great help.

Plus it would cut some slack those insurance ads that the SABC forces us to watch!

Becoming A Man The Xhosa Way

This is the most sensitive topic for me but I will try tackling it with all due respect and not offend anyone because that's not what I'm about.

What has driven me to finally blog about this situation is the negativity of how it has been broadcasted by international and local media houses.

Hundreds of initiates 'perishing in Mpumalanga and the Eastern Cape' should make headlines as to bring attention to the silent killer. And not condemn the practice.

But what is driving the prospect man to defy all odds and put their lives at risk?

They have heard of people who lose their manhood in the bushes and how Amakhankatha corrupts innocent boys!

Removing the foreskin in hospital is always an option but why most initiates to be, don't consider it?

Coming of age symbolizes a lot of things and it shows that you have moved from one stage to another and its important that one follows the right procedures and not take the easy way out even though it sometimes mean putting your life on a cliff.

Circumcision is our covenant with God you remember when Father Abraham got circumcised on the same day with his son?

Yazi nawe everything that God has made Holy spontaneously work for the good for those who practice it.

It has been scientifically proven that the removal of a foreskin decreases one's chances of acquiring HIV.

We have seen tribes who had previously ignored this old Xhosa custom encouraging their boys to get circumcised.

I know my government does not want to abolish this old tradition but I fear the intervention of the West might corner them as they always do.

By no means do I try to overlook the fact that a number of people have lost their lives. And the fact that many are still nursing psychological and physical scars that have been left by the loss of manhood but let's figure a way of making it work.

Savita Mbuli Fearing For Her Life

It hasn't  been long that the nation bid farewell to witty, charismatic broadcasting legend Vuyo Mbuli but 'stunts' keep surfacing.

Reputable magazines followed Sunday Paper’s trail of telling us how the 'estranged ' wife is living her life and how  she is a publicity seeker anyway I will leave that to your judgement.
As much as I believe the dead should bury the dead and life is for the living with the late Vuyo I kinda bend my own rules. There is always an exception wethu.

But so you know I always support the wife who vowed not only before witnesses, family, friends but to God to stand by her man 'in sickness and health'. I respect that institution man!

It is reported that Savita is now living as a prisoner in her own home after an alleged hitman from Durban informed her of a plot to kill her.

I respected Nomakula Robert’s  decision of not entertaining the rumour that she dated the late vetaran but that later changed when she poured her heart to Heat Magazine.

Maybe she was playing the game and creating hype for her participation Strictly Come Dancing six.

We don't grieve the same way and its important to give one another space.

Trying to understand what is happening Emagcakeni akwaMbuli is out of our reach.  I don't want to go Tyler Perry on you(Preach) but in my not so trained view there is a thin line between public interest and tarnishing peoples reputation!

A good thing though is seeing how  Noleen Maholwana kaSangqu and Basetsana Khumalo are supporting their girlfriend.

I know the picture is not in harmony with the post but I liked it.

Kanye West - Good kid Gone Bad

Kanye West

I am one of those who jammed to Kanye West's Jesus Walks single. I have mad love for Rap or the Spoken Word. It just tickles my fancy.

Some of you are probably rolling your eyes right now wondering what has possessed udade Lol.

College Drop-out was released in 2004 and I accepted the Lion of Judah in 2006 remember?!

With that cleared masingene emxholweni!

Man this kid is talented, He is not a sought-after producer nje, we can't take that away from him can we?!

Yall know satan is an opportunist but one author explained this beautifully. He said if you not filled with the Holy Spirit you are certainly filled with Lucifa.

In simple terms my friend willingly or not lucifa is dancing in your heart and calling the shorts if you dust your bible on sundays only or during funerals.

How did he manage to twist the arm of Donda's one and only baby who once professed "...But if I talk about God my record won't get played Huh?"

When you are vocal about the social ills rest assured that you have made satan your enemy.

He is a smart, patient chap that waste no time in destroying what God has fearfully made.

He firstly sweeps you off your feet by flashing money and a breath-taking future that in your right mind, you can't say No to. Who doesn't want to be wealthy and lack noting? Huh?

More like those evil Madala's that hold influential positions that can make things HAPPEN for you provided that you do them a small favor(you don't want me to mention it, do you?).

I believe this is what happened to Kanye: Whoever controls the media sort of laid rules and made it crystal clear what he expects from his ambassadors.

For example most satanist are forced to kill immediate family members in order to progress in their satanic life.

This is aimed at making them ruthless beings that only want to get the job done and in the process it kills the connection they have with their loved ones. And rely solely to the devil.

One of the prerequisite of illuminati's is to blaspheme God and recruit others in their quest of making this world lawless.

Its a fact that Kanye is no stranger to controversy but what makes him sink so deep into challenging God. I don't want to think he doesn't know what he has gotten himself into. A son of a church counselor knows better.

I dont want to rant about what he has done that makes me believe that he is challenging God. A google search might help you on that one.

A more detailed post about illuminati will follow.

Mr Kunene Going Gaga?

I have seen how defensive Kenny Kunene was when Democratic Alliance spokesperson Mmusi Maimane challenged his decision of following in Hugh Hefner's footprints.

Kenny admitted in live radio that he slept with his students while he was a teacher and then made a u-turn claiming the girls he taught were older than him. Making it unreasonable to say he was involved in a statutory rape.

What boggles my mind the most about his 'publicity stunts' is how he disrespects women, I'm not going to comment about his rather rude reply to "the glorified garden boy" Maimane.

City Press

I'm fully aware that he didn't point a knife to the 'army' as he calls them but like any father he has a responsibility to protect and support the daughters of the soil not use them in exchange for money and the 'good life'

With the increasing rape cases it would be only fair for people in the limelight to stand against any form of rape. We need a louder voice to rebuke this monster.


Liking it or not once you have become a public figure and claiming to be wealthy too, the youth immediately want to be like you and it's not your fault it comes with the territory.

In my eyes jump starting a career in the porn industry will fuel this 'outrage.' It's no secret that this is a money making business and there is no emotions attached to it but why?

Kuphele other promising business opportunities that could be beneficiary to him and his 'crew'? I  second Gayton McKenzie's move of distancing himself from the so not smart journey that Kenny has 'embarked' on.

There is a difference between controversy and self destruction hayi ke not to mention recruiting youngsters for.. !

Skool me folks who granted TopTv the license to broadcast porn and is it possible for it to be revoked?

Porn, like gambling can be addictive and I think its just a waste of airtime and abusing the platform of impacting the masses positively.

Wena uthini?
 

My Last Sharp Sharp to Vuyo Mbuli!

I'm one of those who watched Morning Live to see Vuyo Mbuli, he was the life of the show.

Even as I write this I can't believe, he's no more. It was  so unexpected and out of the way but when God has decided who are we to question him!

I pray that his family, friends, colleagues and fans find comfort in knowing Vuyo did his part and excelled at it and the honest truth is, he is irreplaceable.

He was no average anchor and it was always beautiful to see how well he engaged his guests and making them feel at home.

No matter how serious and complicated the issue analysed, he never compromised his standards -a hand shake after each interview was guaranteed.

Those that have had an opportunity of meeting him all agree that he was an eloquent and down to earth man.

From presenting the show with swollen feet after participating in the Comrade Marathon and asking the cameraman to zoom in to give us at home a sneak preview of his experience to teasing his co-workers and reading tweets live, everyday was extraordinary.

He was a true testament that you are blessed to be a blessing.

We are greatfull for the little time that we watched, laughed while being informed of current affairs..

I came across this quote by the Minister in the Presidency for Performance Monitoring and Evaluation, Collins Chabane. it moved me and I hope it does the same to you too.

"I further call on young and aspiring journalists to strive for excellence as Mr Vuyo Mbuli did, he has left his mark and walked his journey with pride. May his soul rest in peace!"

It's reportedly that he collapsed while watching a rugby match between the Cheetahs and the Reds at the Free State Stadium on Saturday night. He was treated at the scene before being rushed to the Medi-clinic hospital, where he later died at the age of 46.

Facts About Our Dear Vuyo:

• He was a teacher by profession and a linguist
• One of the seasoned presenters that joined the show in November 1999 and
• A SA FM presenter and businessman.

Vuyo's Favourite phrases:

• Andile Masuku, she knows the weather
• Awu bathi Entuzuma KwaZulu, libumbhene ihore leskhombisa
• Mintiro ya bula bula

Like Rob Byrne said he was a shining star! Heita daarr, Sharp Sharp!