Times Of Swaziland: TBT WITH PIONEERS OF THE INDUSTRY

TBT WITH PIONEERS OF THE INDUSTRY
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 BY DUDU DUBE  on 16/04/2020 07:16:00


MBABANE – Music, like other fine art, is what feeds the soul and touches the
body moving it.
Anyone who has grown up with a musical talented parent knows the tremendous part
that music plays in one’s memory.
And, anyone, who has ‘been acquainted with the night’ as Robert Frost put
it, knows and can relate to the Blues.
Music can fit our moods. It can also take you back, sparking old memories.
On today’s Throw Back Thursday (TBT) local pioneers in the industry share a
few songs that still bring back the old vibe and memories.
Manzini North Member of Parliament Macford Sibandze
He is one of the very best entertainment gurus.
He has surely left a mark. He still believes in art and nurturing young people.
Bongo Muffin =Thathi S’gubhu
Thathisgubhu was a classic song that even today is still rocking. It reminded me
of the possibilities in the music craft.
Boom Shaka =It’s about time
I remember how I was star-struck as MC when I met BOOM Shaka girls Lebo and
Thembi when performing in the country.As fate would have it, our paths keep
crossing even today.
Ringo= Sondela
Sondela by Ringo became a national anthem. I remember when I was introduced to
him before he made the hit and later I brought him to the country. I think I
brought him about  five times. I loved the pitch of the song and used to imitate
it as my voice fitted well.
Imagination =Just an illusion
Just an illusion fitted well when I produced a dance sequence by Popcorn. The
sequence was so well- done that the group was invited to perform in all high
profile shows in the country.
Mandoza= Uzoyithola kanjani
Uzoyithola kanjani uhleli ekoneni. I believe this was the best song Mandoza ever
did.  I brought the artist to the country, probably it was their first time as a
band outside Chiskop. We became close to each so much that a year later I found
myself staying in South Africa  for five years in an academic space. Mandoza,
though a super star at the time, maintained the relationship.
Thembinkhosi Mtsetfwa
One of the best actors and theatre gurus. He has represented the country in so
many artistic platforms.
Twins= Shona Phansi
This song reminds me of home. I used to be a Sheppard and with every homestead
they would play that song. I jammed to it.
TKZ=Shibobo
This song was a hit. At home we had a soccer team called ‘Lusoti’, we would
jam to the song.
Trompies=What about
Back in the good all days I used to be part of a kwaito dance group. This song
reminds me of the performances; we would imitate and put on a great show.
Mzwakhe Mbuli=Voice of Reason
I have always been an artistic person; I would enjoy the poetry Mbuli would
render. He is actually the  reason I pushed for theatre.
R Kelly=Bump n Grind
Peer pressure leads me to this, LOL. I grew up in family where most of my
siblings were boys, so they would listen to it. I fell in love with the jam.
CEO of Eswatini National Counsel of Arts and Culture Stanley Dlamini
Lucky Dube= Freedom
I am fan of reggae music. It emphasises the politics which were relevant at that
time.
Soul Brothers-Mama
This one would always get me emotional; I would vibe to Caribbean  songs.
Dumisani Mbuli
I would jam to his song all day as he was addressing social issues and
contemporal love.