Beware iKwaito iYapoka 4 real

By Thando Zulu

Hardcore: AboSkhotheni and BBZ Bhoboza have a big following

SOWETO – On Sunday (28 August 2011) the Ipelegeng Community Centre in White City was invaded by Kwaito artists of all caliber during the launch of iKwaito iYapoka Sessions.

Kasi attire: The Mhlathi Wakho brand was on sale

 From the well established to the bubbling under and brand new comers, the Main Hall witnessed Kwaito in its purest form.

Looking fly: Kwaito Honez in the house

Packet to the rafters: Kwaito fans came in numbers to support iKwaito iYapoka

About to poke them: BBZ Bhoboza about to perform DLALA MAJAIVANE  

Blazing the stage: (LtoR) Don K and Ma-R Chronicles perform the famous MBRUUSS

Several brands were on sale from T-Shirts to alcoholic beverages and the crowd was entertained by the original sounds of the township.  

Whoa!!!: (LtoR) Don K and Ma-R Chronicles on a Dombolo-Sokus-Kwaito-Tip

Female Kwaito Swag: Ghetto Queen was on fire

Blending in: South West Records R&B/Soul sensation Gail posed for our camera

Durban Kwaito in the house: Ma-R Chronicles

South West Records family: (L to R) Zani Challe (of South West Divas), Don K and Malonda

The second instalment of the session is on the 2^nd of October. Keep visiting the official blog of the of iKwaito iYapoka Sessions www.kwaitocity.blogspot.com to stay informed.

Signing out: Mhlathi Wakho’s Msoja

Kwaito Iyapoka Sessions: Vol1 - 28 August 2011

Heads up Kwaito heads the original Ghetto Child Kwaito is alive and kicking and iKwaito Iyapoka Sessions are all about proving just that. Taking place on Sunday the 28^th of August at Epeleng Community Centre, White City Jabavu in Soweto this session promises to showcase the best of Kwaito by Kwaito generals to the masses.

The performance line-up includes: Mimza, Chillimane, King Barella, Ma-R Chronicles, Pollack, Monde Mo, Pablo, Bhoboza, Sika Bopha,  Black Rose, Tsotsi Taal, Kaoz, Ghetto Queen, Gearboxx, Gumba Faya, Msai, Mafesion Makhandizinto, Slash Galaga, Black Out, Sthamzin, Hlela, Crush Stranger, Sfush Nana’s, Manyisa, Biafra, Nozza, Shushu, Voro Virus, Mpandla, Zuksman and Don K. At an entrance of R10 only, audiences will witness more than 30 Kwaito greats sharing a stage.

Rumor has it that a special Kwaito iyapoka song is being recorded and will be launched on the day. Stands are available for selling of CDs, T-Shirts and other merchandise. Contact Mimza on 078 490 5632 to secure one for yourself. Up-to-date information on the event is available on the Facebook page  iKwaito Iyapoka.

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