Media Release MCCD – Musical Collaboration in Cultural Diversity Compiled by Sagiya Foundation ATT: Media Houses Info: Atlas Duma (sagiyafoundation@gmail.com) Historical MCCD Fusion Concert for Heritage Month Celebrations, Featuring the best of Indo Afro Sounds, Bollywood, Jazz, Afro Soul, Visual Arts and food stalls MCCD, the ground breaking Musical Collaboration in Cultural Diversity initiative spearheaded…
Media Release Article: Sagiya Celebrates KZN Jazz Legends 2021 Issued by: Sagiya Foundation Supported by: KwaZulu Natal Department of Arts and Culture Date Issued: 24 November 2021 1st Draft by: Atlas Duma (The Producer) Tickets and RSVP: Call/WhatsApp: 067 738 5301 Email: sagiyafoundation@gmail.com Celebration Date: 10 December 2021 Venue: Ekhaya Multi Arts Centre – 25…
Profile of Gabriel YoungStar Masango Dancing to make a difference Choreographer for Dim-Dep: Faces of Environmental Success and South Africa’s top 10 finalist for “So You Think You Can Dance Season 3”,Gabriel YoungStar Masango is giving his all to raise awareness about environmental sustainability through dance. The KwaMashu born multi-talented African contemporary dancer has…
Profile of Gil Harper Durban born and bred Gil Harper has been the strategic manager of the Sagiya Foundation, a performing arts, theatre, musical and creative enterprise aligned to education and awareness-raising, since the beginning of the year. Harper is one of the strategic minds behind the Dim-Dep Enviro Blitz, boasting the famous Dim-Dep Musical:…
Profile of Madala Kunene One of South Africa’s greatest guitarist, music veteran, performer, father and husband Madala Kunene is giving his all to raise awareness about the environment. At 67 years old he is without a doubt king of the Zulu guitar and Zulu blues – and he is one of the leading greats involved…
Profile of Ntokozo Ngcobo Woman with many talents Ntokozo Ngcobo (28) has been in the entertainment industry for more than nine years. making a name for herself as a poet, motivational speaker, actor, presenter and singer. The returning Dim-Dep cast member believes this year’s production will “be bigger and better” and will leave the audience…
Profile of Buhle Ngcobo Performing arts chose me Growing up in the small township of KwaDukuza did not stop the fierce and outgoing Buhle Ngcobo (24) from fulfilling her dream of becoming a performer. Buhle plays Sindy in the musical play, Dim-Dep: Faces of Environmental Success. She said her character was very emotional, strong and…
Profile of Xolisa Dlamini Destined for greatness Musician and singer Xolisa Dlamini (47) is regarded as a legend and veteran of theatre who believes she has always been in sync with music and sees herself destined for greatness and as a creative person. Dlamini plays the role of Spivey, a free spirited and articulate character…
Profile of Proffessor Anthony Rippon Academic, musician, environmentalist Proffesor Anthony (Tony) Rippon is a man, who in his own words “wears a couple of hats”, one being an ambassador for the Dim-Dep Enviro Blitz aimed at highlighting environmental matters through “edutainment”. Dim-Dep: Faces of Environmental Success is an ongoing interactive and creative theatre production. “My…
Profile of Mandla Sibia Performing arts is a calling Mandla Sibia (30) promised himself as a young boy that he would make a name for himself as one of the greats in the theatre and production business. Sibia, father of three, plays the leading role of Mngoni (Mpume’s father) – a humbled man with dignity…