Kefentse Matea is a storyteller, fiction writer, author, and founder of Sseneuqinu Books. He delights in creating poetic raps, stories, and fiction books that stem from his imagination, which many people categorize as mystical, sci-fi, or adventurous. However, when asked, Kefentse says he grew up in a house of storytellers who would share fairytales, or as he puts it, “dinonwane”, around a fire every night. He believes he is simply trying to share the epic childhood he experienced with the world through his storytelling.
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Virkil Khaan
Virkil Khaan, whose name translates to ‘Flourishing Ruler,’ is a rapper known for his vivid storytelling, hailing from Hammanskraal.
Virkil draws heavily from his personal experiences and background to craft his lyrics. His music is a captivating blend of raw energy, clever wordplay, and genuine storytelling, distinguishing him in the music industry. His artistry makes him a must-listen for anyone who appreciates vernac rap
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Abazukulwana
Abazukulwana Spotify Abazukulwana is a two-piece band currently experimenting with afro-indie ambient sounds. On lead guitar is Avile Njameni (A.V.) from the Eastern Cape, and Khensani Ndlhovu (Saniity) from the North West joins him on the bass. They share vocal duties according to the demands of the song, as their music is driven by intuitive utterances and almost improvised progressions.
The duo released their first project, Ekuqaleni on February 14, 2024 which sets the foundation of the intention behind this improvised exploration through music. The name Abazukulwana means grandchildren in Xhosa and Zulu, and under both languages Ekuqaleni is In The Beginning. So simply, the project reflects the cultures from which AV & Sanity begin their explorations and the child-like spirit that stays pure in all of us, no matter how our bodies and perspectives change.
Having begun their journey performing all over Pretoria from 2022, Sanity describes her journey in Aba as two people experimenting with their talents learning along the way, a humble description of her bubbly bass playing as it weaves effortlessly with AV’s steady lead. Their beginning is heard in the music, with their ability to turn the relationships between siblings, cousins, children and their elders into melodies leaves audiences with a warmth matched only by a summer’s day in childhood.
With songs like Sithunyiwe [We’ve been sent] and Phakama [Get Up], Abazukulwana are here to remind us to remember our roots while we learn to fly. Through sharing their talents with each other and the world, Abazukulwana hopes to bridge the invisible gaps between our cultures through the curious inner child that never left any of us, that is waiting to play hide and seek, together.
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Born Fire Rebelz
Psych (left) AV (right) Spotify Born Fire Rebelz is a East London born hip hop duo composed of Mbongeni Yaka (Malcolm The Psychedelic) and Avile Njameni (AV, just a guy). The duo consider themselves to be creative directors disguised as lyricists. Their sound is influenced by boom bap and psychedelic/experimental sounds. They make independent short videos and are motivated to tell the story of creatives born in South Africa after 1994.
They were born in East London, Eastern and grew up with strong Xhosa roots. The duo is currently based in Pretoria and has a catalogue of more than 50 songs. They host their own one man show – 1 Hour Rebellion – where they perform for an hour and take their listeners through a lo-fi, high vibe journey that honours the roots of underground hip-hop in and out of Pretoria. The Rebelz have curated and released as a series of short projects – Road To Bona Fide [14 March 2021], Bona Fide [21 March 2021], Preparations [22 July 2022], and Incubation EP [24 March 2024].
Their lyrics often touch on exploring the complications of discovering who you are as an artist. The goal of the group is to motivate young people to use their creativity to connect to their purpose and live in their dream realities every day.
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