Our rappers from the "Masakhane Magic Stick" Group, used their art to spread their message of education in stead of crime and gangsterism, whilst making us aware of the hardship they endure for their choice.
Our poets had varying contributions, "Son of Africa" was performed, with a strong theme of pride in self, "Agriculture" raised the awareness of how essential farming is to our african nations, and how teachers cannot educate children if they do not have food supplied by the farmer. Beauty Kubu did a moving rendition of her poem "You ask of me", raising awareness of HIV/Aids and making a strong statement afterwards encouraging her piers to have themselves tested and take their ARV's.The high point of the concert was no doubt the Masakhane Gumboot Dancers.
A group of 13 young men betweem the ages of 6 and 13. The whole village and audience cheered and they thrummed away at an amazing pace, never missing a step! They where so impressive that the local Spar arranged for them to perform in public in the following days. We're proud of you guys, and proud of the amount of work you put in.Our traditional girl dancers shook their booty's with gusto, even getting Mimi Kgope to show us how it's done, and as a finale, a traditional Tswana dance/drama performance was done by three of our Masakhane adults.
It was a brilliant day for all, Thanks Standford Sambo for being a professional Master of Ceremonies and getting everyone organised.The Masakhane Drama HIV group is back in rehearsal after a hiatus of a few months due to the building of the Community centre in which everyone took part. We also congratulate Beauty with the birth of her little one.
Watch this space for our performance schedule.
Shows cost us about R800.00 for a 3 hour intervention with show and HIV/Aids education. Any person who'd like to sponsor a show, or would like us to perform for themselves or their staff is welcome to contact Sam at 082 620 6369 or sam@dreamlodge.co.za
Love and light
Sam
