MTV AFRICA ALL STARS LAUNCH

Last Thursday was astounding so I must say – I had the time of my life .

As I hang my head in shame though, I was over an hour late, although I hate being late or being kept waiting myself – I guess it was Murphy’s law – we got so lost – ended up in town and headed back to Umhlanga again where the event was held – because I didn’t want to disappoint myself and my @yEahbo.net acquaintance.

But I was lucky got there before the formalities started.

Firstly the venue was deserving to host the launch , the snacks served were also appetizing  although I didn’t indulge too much.

The drinks also kept us going and the crowd was an alive crowd.

Nomuzi Mabena did a good job as well as an MC.

Need I say more about the performances ….. they were out of this world and I must say I’m glad they had KZN raised artist  to perform there – they really represented Durban in a major way.

Ohh wow  - this I tell you how out of this world the performances were? Let me paint a picture for you.....

When Teargas opened up  the  stage with their latest offering “ Jabula” , It was really time to celebrate the whole idea behind MTV All Stars and the mere fact that they made KZN priority .

“Wake Up”  and “Mhlobo wami” were also performed.

That was a killer performance and then there was Big Nuz with “Umlilo” ,abo “Sting Ray” and “Ungazoba serious” – the boys represented for cheesy although the 3^rd member R Mashesha wasn’t there, Tira joined them and made justice to the performance.

Zakes  graced the stage aswell  with his “wasting my time” tune and “Carolina “

Then there was Professor with “Thando” Ohh he did show us some love with his performance, “amafinger prints” “ X – ongasolveki”   - That was another killer performance.

Tira on the decks also did his thing.

Big Nuz, Zakes Bantwini, Professor, Tira  and Teargas  got everybody on the dance floor – I didn’t get a chance to see the Nigerian Superstar Flavour the night was epic! though.

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INTRODUCING THE “MTV AFRICA ALL STARS”

MTV BASE & S . A ‘s KZN PROVINCE LAUNCHED THE STAR-STUDDED PAN-AFRICAN URBAN MUSIC TOUR, CONCERT & WORKSHOP

As you already know – on the 28 March 2013 MTV Base set the continent ablaze in 3 cities Durban/Lagos/Nairobi  with MTV Africa All Stars – a sensational new pan-African music and youth empowerment campaign saluting the star quality and widespread  appeal of contemporary African Musicians to expose the continents hottest musical innovators and pacesetters.

As part of this magnificent launch SNOOP LION aka SNOOP Dogg is set to headline MTV AFRICA ALL STARS CONCERT  here in Durban on the 18 May 2013 at Moses Mabhida’s People Park .

This is set to be broadcasted around the world as part of MTV’s acclaimed world stage  franchise on MTV Base (DStv channel 322 & MTV’s global TV network ).

For any imagery or video footage  and content relating to the campaign you can go to the site below, I will do so myself when I get a chance – it’s been a busy day  - but NOT an excuse to give back a crappy review J.

www.mtvbase.com/mini/mtvafrica-allstars-press

Here's to all the woman in my life

So today is one of those days where we as women get celebrated internationally.
I believe the world will be such a better place if we celebrated womanity in all our comings and goings.

Shouldn't we be glad that despite the beatings, rape, abuse and mulitation there is still some sense of  humility left in the world. Today is devoted to celebrating all things female. From the progress, achievements , future dreams  and aspirations we as woman have.
Speaking of achievements, one should  take pride in all the things you achieve in life no matter how small or big they are.

Woman you need to know your worth, whether at home, work, in a relationship or anywhere you are. Never define yourselve by your looks - there should be more to an individual than self image or how one dresses up ,what you do for a living or who you are dating. We need to stand up for our gender and have the brains to back up our pretty faces, then we wont be trampled, ridiculed over by society and other mankind.

We need to look up to the other disciplined woman from our generation and former generations , woman who have achieved and accomplished so much in their lives despite of where they are coming from and circumstances they faced in their own life journey.
As I salute and celebrate all you woman, especially my mother who is so dear to my heart may each and every woman out there take the time to speak, care and protect each other.

What's cracking youngings?

So I'm bored to death, yet dying is the last thing at the back of my mind...
I'd rather swing off  a cliff and experience the exuberance that comes with letting go.

There really isn't much that brings me here today, except for that there's a lot going on, but  I try to be more awake and less distracted and it seems to be working for me - care less & less stress so they say.
So I'm going around minding my own business loving what  I've got and looking to get more!!

Past life experiences have taught me to bring people with positive energies into my inner circle or just hangout by myself.....that works very well for me too. Because if those are enthusiastic, authentic... Oh! did I ever mention how I dislike people who front!? and they will be scheming on different branches of the tree, like lil shits!... Oh well that's a story for another day.

OK I sense some remorse from what I just wrote...hey  one's got to vent - shit happens everyday.
Don't take it personal ....I never take it personal. Some of you will be spitting venom , when not all poisonous makes rattle, keep that in mind.

With that said, I am glad to be where I am today, considering that some got it very bad out there - Its better to be here than in Darfur..

It has been a while

Tem sido em tempo  It has been a while indeed. I had a lot going on - I know its not an excuse - I should have blogged more - but I didn't * hangs head in shame*.
Well I will try and change that.
This makes it my first blog in 2013 - I transitioned well into this new year... Hope you and yours did the same.

I do have a lot of intentions lined up for this year - my creator willingly all the intended will be evident.
Last year might have not been the year I thought I would have - some goals that were set didn't come to pass, but hey complaining gets no one anywhere and I still have another shot at life because the best of my story hasn't been told yet.
I will admit though that there was a point in my 2012 life that I was so angry with the world - but I guess it was worth it all, although I wouldn't saying losing a loved one was worth it - that is just something you only understand once you have gone through.

With that said...life also taught me a few lessons....I was broken and made whole..here I am today still soldering on. A wise man once said to me "You looking good baby sis...keep ur head up,  One step at a time dear you'll get there. All the best."

I hope whatever this year unfolds for each and every one of us.. we do not loose ourselves in the process.
Love and Laugh more...*here, here to 2013*

*All my love*

THE SOUL BROTHERS 36TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

So through my hustling skills I scored myself a YEAHBO.NET invite to the Soul Brothers 36^th Anniversary Media Luncheon Launch. My first experience to such, since I am no media mogul or journalist.  But they say a DIVA is a female version of a hustler or I can say that it was just the birth of a business venture between me and YEAHBO.NET….Did I say I am looking forward to see this venture to grow? Yes I am.

                                        THE SOUL BROTHERS 36^TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

The Luncheon Launch was held at Durban’s most favored hotel – The Hilton Hotel. Most people from the local media scenes were there, i.e. Independent News journalists, Igagasi 99.5fm, the second largest radio station in the world with an estimated 6.67 million listeners – “UKHOZI FM” representatives were also there.

The reason behind this media launch - which was made possible by MVUNONAL A HOLDINGS Financial Services Company in conjunction with UKHOZI FM, is to see Soul Brothers rise again. They will be presenting one of the biggest concerts. The Soul Brothers 36^th Anniversary Celebration Concert which is to be held at Durban’s Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre on September 22, 2012.

This International Mbhaqanga - Jazz concert will be one of the best yet, as legends in these music genres will share a stage in celebration of one of South Africa’s best known bands, the Soul Brothers. The concert will feature an international artist Gerald Albright, Johnny Clegg, Jimmy Dludlu, Grammy Award Winner Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Mbongeni Ngema and Ihhashi Elimhlophe.

Tribute performances will include the likes of Zakes Bantwini, Siphokazi, Oskido, The Soil, DJ Siyanda and Sifiso Ncwane. Tickets will go on sale at Computicket (they are now available at Computicket from R150.00).

“The whole emphasis on Mvunonala Holdings involvement with the Soul Brothers as their pilot band is installing the idea of SAVING – not just to them, but to all other artists who get featured on their national tours, as you would have heard a lot of our late artist’s families struggling with burying their loved ones – as per Mvunolala’s Executive Director Welcome Nzimande, former UKHOZI station manager”

And it’s also a good initiative to celebrate our artist while they are still alive and if there are companies like Mvunonala willing to fund celebrations like these…why not!

NB: Mark your diaries for the 22^nd day of Spring to be a part of this big celebration... See u there!

In Loving Memory

Its sad that I have to write about you after you having passed on.
I wish things turned out differently  - but sadly they are this way. I wish I had cherished you more whilst you still lived. Right now I wish a whole lot of things and my wishing is just in vain.
You were a brother, like a father to my son - who misses you dearly and doesn't understand anything about death, a son to my mother. I am grateful for having shared your 31 precious years with me, we were not always together, but I always knew I had a brother who had my back.
I remember our fights, the brick games we used to play - I could write a book about our experiences, but yet again it would be an orbituary. I am glad that you touched so many lives - you made your mark. You shared your dreams and visions with not just me, but with a whole lot of people. You were not afraid to try - you were a REAL opportunist.

Thank you for having touched my life and many others - As of now I stop mourning your death and start celebrating your life. There is just so much to say about you, but I will let you rest now.

Love always  - your sister...

Screwed up or not......

So why is it that you get hurt most by the people you mean less to and the people who wouldn't even kill an ant to spare you the hurt are actually the people you try to avoid to have in your life - Or am I the only one going through this?, I have just developed this feeling of hurt, how it creeped in, I actually dont know ( or maybe I know very well and I have let it in) as much as I am trying so hard to ignore it , it looks like it has the upper hand, do I need some divine intervention or I am just totally screwed up, is there's gonna be no help for me?????  And then this songs plays on my radio it reminds me of all the people that mean a worth to me and I mean a whole worth to  - so I convince myself. Out of all the things I have and wanted so badly in my life, but now that I have them, actually they dont seem to fill in this void, maybe I need therapy, maybe im screwed up a bit because of all the things I went through in my life whilst growing up,you know what, to be honest I DONT KNOW MYSELF!!!!!!!! I am just just trying to find the answers myself, I might not have them and I might have just lost touch with life.You might be going through the same shit I am going through or not - all I know is that now that I have vented I feel better, maybe I can go to sleep now without taking any sleeping pills.
I am actually glad that I have spring cleaned few people who are irrelevant in my life, I am willing to make this change in life starting from today, hoping for a better outcome.