Because since christianity the woman lost her voice, the men are rapists and the children are on drugs. Lebogang mashile lebogang mashile poems poem hunter. Every child, my child is wrapped in a ribbon of rhythm. Ntsiki mazwai pens scathing open letter to ramaphosa, opposes. The south african born social activist, ntsiki mazwai, is well known for her involvement in national debates on social media that affect women and youths of south african. Ntsiki mazwai believes moja love threw her under the bus. According to ntsiki, it is not cute for black children to speak english. Ntsiki mazwai also goes by her clan name, mamiya or sometimes, streetqueen. There is no need for the death penalty when you have ntsiki. She is an internationally acclaimed poet and has produced several albums to her name. When our men protected us, women were sisters and all our children played together. Download the poems free in pdf file for children in one click. Controversial musician turned social commentator ntsiki mazwai was among the trending topics on twitter on saturday evening and sunday morning after she penned a scathing open letter addressed to. Black womxn in weaves are clowns ntsiki mazwai the.
Its sad to watch mothers raise children and only buy their children cars. Africa story telling is a way of communication in our culture. But on todays episode bazalwane can we hand the microphone over to the step children. Songs, poems and nursery rhymes archives teacher resources.
It is with great shock, sadness and disappointment that i have watched the burning debate around the cost of parenting. Mazwai is a talented and unique artist who tells many stories thru various disciplines. On her latest hit, believe, ntsiki collaborated with icon pops mohamed and produced another masterpiece. With myesha jenkins, ntsiki mazwai and napo masheane, she founded the poetry. An avid contributor to social dialogue, mazwai is known as being the voice.
The collection of poems is an intriguing reflection of the sometimes torturous evolution of inner self which so many south africans face as they. Mama by ntsiki mazwai free listening on soundcloud. Ntsiki mazwai happens to be the daughter of belede mazwai and dr thami mazwai, two of the greatest writers in south african history of revolution. Soundcloud ntsiki mazwai you live by ntsiki mazwai published on 20170204t06. Poet ntsiki mazwai has caused a stir on social media following her comments on black consciousness and being woke. She is also a beadwork artist, musician, author, poet, producer, and blogger. Ntsiki mazwai talks about her music and poetry duration. Ntsiki mazwai lashes at mbalula citizen reporter it is no secret that poet ntsiki mazwai is as sharp in her poetry as she is in her tweets, especially when the subject is minister of sports fikile. Men need to grow up ntsiki mazwai 1673 page views thu, 17th of january, 2019. She also runs a blog and is a producer, beadwork artist.
Ntsiki mazwai you live by ntsiki mazwai free listening. Two outspoken south african voices on opposite sides of the political spectrum afriforum deputy ceo ernst roets and poet ntsiki mazwai. Gordimer, mazwai remember nelson mandela south african writer nadine gordimer was an antiapartheid activist, a nobel prize winner and a friend of nelson mandelas. The poems brim over with ntsiki s own desire to drink to the full and then go out there and pour love and life out into the world. I do not know who schalk bezuidenhout is, she said. South african poet, ntsiki mazwai recently blasted the intelligence of south africans who watch soapies. As the nation continues to congratulate zozibini tunzi on her miss universe win and amplify the affirmations she used in her answers to questions during the pageant, ntsiki mazwai. Ntsiki mazwai biography, age, boyfriend, poems, twitter. Mo, like most of mzansi, was commenting on ntsiki s twitter war with dineo ranaka earlier in the week for the lowdown on what happened between the divas, read here. Ntsiki mazwai biog 2016 poet, musician, beadwork artist, blogger and social activist a trailblazing force on the south african cultural landscape, mazwai s journey has been awe inspiring. Free poem of the week download rhyming words, sight words, free poems. A select group of poets from south africa and around the world gathered together for a week showcasing the face of present day spoken word and storytelling at the 19th poetry. Lets start to consider how the ancient ones lived, when africa had its glory. Enemy lyrics ntsiki mazwai 974 views thu, 22nd of february, 2018.
June 21, 2014 by ntsiki mazwai the worst injustice that colonisation did to us african people is not the blood spilt by our brothers and sisters, it is not the loss of our land. Users who like ntsiki mazwai you live users who reposted ntsiki mazwai you live. Video upload powered by our new desktop experience was built to be your music destination. The greatest injustice colonisation did to us, was the corrupting of our minds and teaching us to see ourselves through white people eyes. The poet went on to say how she was an emotional wreckage. How ntsiki mazwai got burned at the roast of somizi. Its sad to watch the older adopted child who helped raise the others have to applaud for the little ones when they get big gifts. Since poetry talks about the standards we use, the set of value we choose as young people, of course it s gonna play a role because we are the one s preaching and saying what is right or wrong. With myesha jenkins, ntsiki mazwai and napo masheane, she founded the poetry group. Underlying many poems is the unspoken but burning desire that, by telling the truth, she will create possibilities for others to do the same. Lebogang mashile poems, quotations and biography on lebogang mashile poet page. Lebogang mashile born 7 february 1979 is a south african actress, writer and performance. I am mad as hell that i dont have my talk show yet where we can talk about all these issues honestly in the way that only ntsiki mazwai can. Ntsiki mazwai born on 3 september 1980 in pimville soweto, south africa is a social activist, musician, poet, and author.
Outspoken musician ntsiki mazwai has just sent mo flava a naughty picture. This her unique style of performing her inspirational poems with beats has really proved immensely popular. The collection of poems is an intriguing reflection of the sometimes torturous evolution of inner self which so many south africans face as they struggle to find who they are in a multicultural society that espouses the values of traditional culture while reaching for the promise of a global community. Her poetry is performed with a dj and also with a full band. Visited 127 times, 1 visits today tv yabantu is a mama africa television network, that thrives and serves to bringing you the best indigenous african content, in order to entertain, educate,inform, restore, preserve, protect, promote and awaken africans to the values of our cultural traditions through film. Feb 16, 2019 download the poems free in pdf file for children in one click. Stream mama by ntsiki mazwai from desktop or your mobile device. Ntsiki mazwai is a south african musician, activist, blogger, and poet.
She went on and took it a step further as she does best, by slamming all parents who speak english to their children at home. Wena ebook by ntsiki mazwai 9780992187552 rakuten kobo. Ntsiki mazwai age, education, family, biography, poems. Over the years, she has developed a reputable career in south africas art scene with her exceptional music compositions. A select group of poets from south africa and around the world gathered together for a week showcasing the face of present day spoken word and storytelling at the 19th poetry africa festival. Ntsiki mazwai has done what ntsiki mazwai does, but this time her own father has joined the chorus of those speaking out against the controversial poet, who is related to several talented and. Ntsiki mazwai some fathers poetry beautiful youtube. Her father, dr thami, was an editor of the sowetan, while her mother, belede vabaza, was a militant journalist who significantly contributed to changes in the countries newsprint industry.
Its so sad to watch the real children flaunt their blessings in front of the step child. According to mazwai, she is more woke and conscious than most men who are deemed. I dont know about other industries but i have never come across a department as useless as the department of arts and culture. The talented miss mazwaimulti layered spirit spitting joy and truthpoetic soul.
Controversial musician turned social commentator ntsiki mazwai. Afro pop songstress ntsiki mazwai has released a new song that details her rape ordeal titled done to me. Ntsiki mazwai biography and everything you should know. Ntsiki, young sister to prolific songstress thandiswa mazwai, is a multitalented artiste, who is also a designer. Ernst roets and ntsiki mazwai tell each other to go back. Stream ntsiki mazwai you live by ntsiki mazwai from desktop or your mobile device. Its sad to watch the older adopted child who helped raise the others have to. Free poem of the week download free poems, kids poems. Read wena by ntsiki mazwai available from rakuten kobo. For more news your way, download the citizens app for ios and android. Ntsiki mazwai says a clear message should be sent in poetry and music to try and minimize hiv infections. Join rich kids of instagrams emir bahadir as he works out and shops. She is popular for participating in national debates on social media that affected south african women and youths. The song addresses her alleged abuser and opens up about the emotion she felt following the alleged rape incident.
She went as far as to label it a form of abuse as she feels it takes the child away from its people. The collection of poems is an intriguing reflection of the sometimes torturous evolution of inner self. Ntsiki mazwai pens scathing open letter to ramaphosa. Poet ntsiki mazwai has taken to twitter on friday morning to announce that she had also suffered sexual violence at the hands of kwaito star and convicted rapist, bricks. Ntsikis father disappointed and shocked by her letter. The poems brim over with ntsiki s own desire to drink to the full and. Before the show, mazwai had dismissed the threat of comedian schalk bezuidenhout. Born in soweto, south africa, her unique style of fusing her inspirational poems with beats has proved immensely popular.
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