'A musical battle of generations'
Friday, June 24, 2022 | 30 Views |
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Billed for December 26, the Lizibo vs Indingo Johwa festival is meant to celebrate the Ikalanga culture. The show has already caught remarkable attention on social media since it was first advertised a few days ago, mainly because of the calibre of the artistes involved.
Born generations apart, the two artistes have become household names in the music industry and probably became torchbearers of the Ikalanga tribe in matters of music.
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