Happy birthday, Thebe
Even before I knew Thebe had relocated to my hometown, the Vaal, I always thought he deserved his flowers. The man is a music maverick. So, in 2018, I gave him his flowers, while he could smell them, my way. My interview with him became the very first i(m)bali episode. It opened the door for […]
Flowers for Lenyora
Kwaito is not just authentically South African music. It’s a definite thread that contibutes to the fabric of black culture. So, it makes sense to look back at some of the pioneers of kwaito and, while they are still alive, give them their flowers. When I had this conversation with Thebe, there was so much […]
Introducing i(m)bali
First it’s name was Archives. I had even thought about how I was going to make the h in Archives the hdot logo. But then I asked the Universe to give me another name if Archives was not it. It came to me in the shower. And I am obedient to the call of the […]
On: Thebe
Thebe is everyone’s favourite kwaito uncle. When we meet, the restaurant is so noisy that I ask him if he minds if we sit outside where people will likely want to speak to him. “I don’t mind,” he says nonchalantly, “I love the people.” Exactly how you’d expect a famous relative to react. I catch […]