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Local artists, ‘Fleekers’ honour Mapetla

Mthunzi PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE
Mthunzi PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE

Different local artists honoured the late kwaito star, Thabo 'Mapetla' Ntirang, during the Ultimate African Attire on Fleek. The event was held at the Bojanala Waterfront on Saturday. Mapetla died last week following a car accident.

He was buried at his home village, Tonota, yesterday. The artists who performed at the Ultimate African Attire on Fleek include Kabelo Tiro known as Scavenger.

He dedicated a gospel song Ke moeti ke le tseleng in celebration of Mapetla, who was also affectionately known as ‘Skhokho’ after his song. Khoisan duo also dedicated him their song, Mpoledise. They sang the song holding Mapetla's portrait painting from a local fine art artist, Thatayaone Ramolapo.

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