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Eziko Theatre Laboratory - WhatsApp update
24 Oct 2014 at 13:51hrs | Views
24/10/2014 12:07:16: +263 7* *** ****: Eziko Theatre Laboratory is an arts platform hosted by Bulawayo-based Victory Siyanqoba Trust aimed at given artistes a platform to discuss arts development and issues related to the welfare of artistes. Despite the fact that Bulawayo is described as Zimbabwe's arts hub, local artistes have more often bemoaned what marginalization. Next week the National Arts Council of Zimbabwe hosts an Arts Indaba in Bulawayo and artistes have condemned the decision by organizers to sideline several active artistes in favor of "old horses" who according to irate artistes, are contributing nothing to the current arts sector
24/10/2014 12:15:04: +263 7* *** ****: The audience is this afternoon set to be thrilled by the following musicians:
24/10/2014 12:18:22: +263 7* *** ****: Tshibilika star Ndux Junior, Award winning ensemble Sekunjalo Ma Africa, Rising dance group Impumelelo Shining Stars, "Emafletini" producer Tafara aka Mjox, budding urban grooves/kwaito artiste Dalubuhle Sibanda aka Khoi Khoi, upcoming arts ensemble Isibane and the hosts Victory Siyanqoba otherwise known as Kwelakithi arts
24/10/2014 12:20:36: +263 7* *** ****: Victory Siyanqoba Trust director who is the brains behind the arts jamboree has just told us that "I am very excited to relaunch this platform after a short sabbatical. I hope artistes and our followers will use to create lasting relationships between arts producers and consumers.
24/10/2014 13:01:38: +263 7* *** ****: Sekunjalo Ma Africa takes to the stage, amid applause
24/10/2014 13:06:00: +263 7* *** ****: The ensemble puts up a high powered, energetic traditional dance. Sleeping audience awakened
24/10/2014 13:07:17: +263 7* *** ****: The audience is wowed! Its amazing how these girls rock it
24/10/2014 13:11:18: +263 7* *** ****:: The sound of the African home accompanied by the melody of sweet voices. Audience on it feet as the ensemble goes ecstatic.
24/10/2014 13:28:03: +263 7* *** ****: Butjilo Nleya, a local arts administrator on the podium - hints that there will be a Bulawayo Culture Festival in May next year, aimed at promoting culture through music and dance.
24/10/2014 13:35:10: +263 7* *** ****: Impumelelo shining stars on stage. The ensemble is renowned for acappella music.
24/10/2014 13:36:36: +263 7* *** ****: "An African should be an African every. Black is beautiful" goes their song
24/10/2014 13:50:24: +263 7* *** ****: Impumelelo Shining Stars boast of 14 years in the arts industry. They hv recorded more than 8 albums
24/10/2014 13:54:07: +263 7* *** ****: Isunduza takes to the stage. They perform"gumboot" dance amid applause.
24/10/2014 13:56:50: +263 7* *** ****: They present a play
24/10/2014 14:07:53: +263 7* *** ****: The group is set to launch their album Shine like a rainbow in December. The album is a dedication for the late Simon Banda founder member of the group.
24/10/2014 14:19:58: +263 7* *** ****: Victory Siyanqoba takes to the stage. They are the organizers of this platform
24/10/2014 14:19:58: +263 7* *** ****: Victory Siyanqoba takes to the stage. They are the organizers of this platform
24/10/2014 14:24:20: +263 7* *** ****: Siyanqoba never disappoints. Always giving their audience new productions
24/10/2014 14:25:30: +263 7* *** **** Rocking the audience with well choreographed dances
24/10/2014 14:31:07: +263 7* *** ****: Singing a song denouncing the national arts board for snubbing "some" artistes in the upcoming Arts Indaba.
24/10/2014 14:32:07: +263 7* *** ****: "Thina abasitshelanga" goes the song
24/10/2014 14:44:25: +263 7* *** ****: Mjox on the stage.
24/10/2014 14:45:05: +263 7* *** ****: He is a renowned freelance producer and singer
24/10/2014 14:55:56: +263 7* *** ****: Msizi Kay - an upcoming hip hop singer takes to the stage. Audience applauds
24/10/2014 15:00:49: +263 7* *** ****: Khoi khoi on the stage - audience erupts. This young man has charm ! His latest track Tipeiwo whawha is making waves.
24/10/2014 15:01:10: +263 7* *** ****: Audience rises and joins him on stage
24/10/2014 15:13:25: +263 7* *** ****: Rains hv disrupted but they r sorting
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