“I leave no stone unturned; even on rainy days the stage gets dusty.” ~ Kedibone Mohapi
Month: March 2018
Editor’s Note: Tholwana Tsa Tokoloho
Among the many things I do for a living, I write. I’ve been writing professionally for over five years now, and my writings – like this text – have always been in English.
The Monastery: Mangaung’s Arts Mansion
For this instalment of State of Mangaung Arts, ART STATE publisher opts for a thought experiment rather than a reflection.
Planet Haaibo: Just Ice For Our Morning Blues
Radio 2000’s breakfast show serves justice to the airwaves, and just ice for our morning blues, writes Ace Moloi.
Poetry: A Love Potion
Bloemfontein’s hopeless romantics were fed a love potion of poetry and soul music, reports Mpho Matsitle.
The Fana Mini Days of Our Lives
Fana Mini’s rise to stardom is a story of perseverance, sacrifice and humility, writes Ace Moloi.
INXEBA: A Wounded Love Affair
At the core of it, Inxeba is a beautiful albeit tragic story of unrequited – or more accurately, unrequittable love, writes ART STATE Publisher Mpho Matsitle.
Love, Crime and Music
Mpho Matsitle makes notes about Love, Crime and Johannesburg’s music director, Andile Qongqo.
The Whole Trinity: a true story
Love, Crime and Johannesburg PR Officer and ART STATE Editor Ace Moloi reflects on the production’s behind-the-scenes.