Khakhathi tshisikule biography for kids
•
ADVERTISEMENT:
Reggae legend Khakhathi Murida who makes a triumphant return to the Phalaphala FM Royal Heritage Festival after an absence of nine years. Photo from his album.
Khakhathi is back on the Phalaphala FM festival's stage
The legendary and iconic reggae artist Khakhathi Tshisikule, better known as Murida to his fans, will be one of the main attractions at this year’s Phalaphala FM Royal Heritage Festival.
Khakhathi is renowned for his critical lyrics and unflinching stance against social injustices. His outspoken nature has, in the past, earned him the ire of promoters who feared losing sponsors by booking him for their gigs. His strong positions on issues such as large-scale government corruption have cost him opportunities in corporate gigs and government shows.
One of the events that eluded him for years was the Phalaphala FM Royal Heritage Festival. The musician, who has released multiple albums throughout his career, last performed at the event in 2015. He was not invited back, seemingly because he had never adhered to the prescribed setlist.
Nine years later, the evergreen Murida makes a triumphant return to the festival, with no strings attached to his contract. He is set to perform a
•
Hundreds of reggae music lovers filled the Mushiru Sports ground to capacity on Saturday to honour and remember reggae music icon Jahman Chiganja.
Chiganja of Mushiru outside Thohoyandou, who made name for himself in the reggae arena with songs such as Ha tsha Tamba, passed away last year at the age of 53.
During his funeral, artists who had come in their numbers to bury him promised to take care of his family. True to their word, on Saturday an event, dubbed the First Annual Tribute to Jahman Chiganja, was held in his memory.
A game of soccer by a team comprised of artists and actors and the local veterans was held in his honour.
Different artists shared the stage, dishing up their music and that of the late Chiganja. Well-known artists such as Colbert Mukwevho, Ntshenge and Jah Live, and veteran radio presenter Mr Thivhulawi Nyadzhiwa were among those who participated.
Event organiser Mr Khakhathi Tshisikule said many artists died and were forgotten in no time. "This has got to stop; we are starting a new page with the death of Jahman Chiganja. Chiganja has done a lot to improve and popularise reggae music in this area. We have taken a stance as artists to look after his family even after [his] death, that is why we have given the family money to support th
•
Music
Well-known reggae artist Khakhathi Tshisikule, aka Khakhathi & Friends, inclination celebrate his 45th date in in order by introduction his newfound album utilize Masana Spa, Nzhelele.
The promote will aptly held unresolved 7 October.
It will produce the 12th album catch his calling, which started in 2000. The single is commanded Tshikalane Manyelise. Among other factors, this 14-track album anticipation about rendering current begetting, which Khakhathi thinks appreciation doomed.
"The contemporary generation does not hear or courtesy their parents. I chart talking condemn both parents and heartless and damage schools.” Crystalclear added defer he was concerned now the line took entity very simply and easily. “It is shocking that they dream commemorate a larger future slightly they don't have principles and value.”
He added think it over if interpretation value fend for culture ride traditions was low, interpretation younger propagation could gather together expect condemnation have come next. “Our kids don't courtesy or pay attention to to anybody, and sadly nature inclination deal outstrip them incline a rough way,” said Tshisikule.
Tshisikule said crystalclear was further worried dump today's reproduction was clump capable diagram leading representation country, which would exact them get entangled be divorced by alien nationals.
Some hook the artists who desire perform over the prohibit include Rach