Poets Stage Quite A Show At GIMC
Monday, September 07, 2015
Mandisa Mabuthoe accompanied by Aether and Lilly the guitar. PIC- DUMISANI NCUBE
The lineup consisted of established and upcoming poets such as TJ Dema, Lesego ‘Leshie Lovesong’ Nchunga, Mandisa Mabutho and Gomolemo Motsamai.
Poets kept the audience entertained with their charming lyrical gift, which was accompanied by different rhythms provided by instrumentalists. They touched on different issues and experiences that ranged form religion, poverty, love and joy.
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