Music is regarded as the food to the soul and send your spirit on a wild goose chase, it has been proved beyond reasonable doubt that it's a crucial aspect of our lives to such extend that had it not been in existence chances are we (people) would have being insane.
Everybody loves music though it may not be the same genre; the bottom line is one way or the other human torso will move either willingly or reluctantly to a beat.
Dancing or singing along to a tune releases the child in you but with our leaders always looking so serious in public; have you ever wondered what kind of music they listen to when they are alone in their homes or perhaps functions bearing in mind how they walk and all.
Nelson Mandela and Kgalema Motlanthe are some of those who keep me in the loop as for Thabo Mbeki i believe i have an idea cause I'm convinced he is inspired by 'The People's Poet' hence his 'I am an African' poem as for Jacob Zuma throw in Vusi Ximba, Izingane zoma which is why he can 'lahl'umlenze' and 'gida' but don't you dare delay him with 'umshini wakhe' otherwise you will be re-shuffled.
In an imaginary interview with Madiba having made his shirts and dance famous i can hear him say 'I love Mabrrr' with my black president and not forgeting Mama Afrika. Kgalema, hmmm! I'd like to believe he is into a little bit of those seTswana traditional music with their dances.
I must say though that it isn't easy being on the fore-front leading the country because even when journo's put you in a tight spot with their silly queries you must never loose your cool but have a way to contain them unless you are Julius but then he isn't leading any country, that's a sight relief...!
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Save me a place in heaven's newsroom
Suicide is a way to tell God 'You can't fire me, I quit' this is a status that did the rounds on my facebook page recently and little did i knew one of my fellow colleague and friend was contemplating it.It came as a shock to me and many people being a huge blow to the media industry to learn of Bongani Nyezi's death. This took place after criminals burglar his apartment and made way with his most precious tools which earned him a decent living. Short man with long dreadlocks was his appearance associated with his big camera are some of the memories that will remain on masses minds.
I first met Baby Jake (as Bongani was affectionately known) during high school era and as always had a camera on stand-by to click, click and click. I must say he was one of the few lens-man who was able to get an outstanding and glittering photo out of any situation and I guess that's why I found a smile on my face every time he pointed the lens at me irrespective of my mood.
At one point I bumped on him trying to take a landscape picture which he struggled due to weather and traffic on the said day but finally did as he was a good capturer and that was his talent which you wouldn't take away from as he was passionate about.
Never again will I read his articles, meet him at media gigs, call for a picture from his archives or have a casual chat whatsoever.
Rest in peace my friend and save me a place in heavens newsroom where we'll be able to take pictures of angels and write articles about Jesus, Moses, Abram and the rest and never have to worry about the low-lifers of this planet who prey on hard working musos to satisfy their urge of stealing.
Biased sport commentators
Chincha Guluva's team is not a BIG team but rather an OLD one. Yes, it's brand is huge mainly because it's been in existence way before some of us could see the sun; which goes for their arch-rivals down in Mayfair. It also has to be noted as well that it is a default team.
How does one gauge BIG?
* Is it by the number of its followers? If so then, the green and white team in Free State deserves the spotlight too; or
* Numerous trophies they accumulated in the past while they found aid in the 13th man (i.e. Whistle-blower)
I bet to differ... A big team is one that can be consistent over and over, anyway we were talking about biased commentators. Gone are the days when you be watching the game and you'd enjoy the commentatory because the guys bringing it to you didn't take sides. I'm referring to the likes of Zama 'zimb' indaba' Masondo, Ronnie Masilela, Oom 'dan' Setshedi, Dumile 'unkabi' Mateza, Thabiso 'ntho entle mmuhi' Parkies to name a few. But nowadays it's a pain in the butt to be listening to those whom the only team that deserve the spotlight is their beloved gold and black of which to me is a PR Marketing strategy which the said team gain unfairly.
Luckily for us football lovers whether they hide their favouritism or not that won't win matches for their team in the field of play and by virtue they can support their team till kingdom come and see if it will make any difference.
Fraud manna from no-where
88660 (8am to 5pm) for ur cash prize;
b) Congratulations! It is our pleasure to notify you that your sim number has won R195,000 and Nokia E65 from our NOKIA YEARLY PROMOTION. Your ticket no 0166.p, contact your claim agent Mr Smith Lucas 0783779583 and make sure your ticket no is activated by your claim agent before transfer.
The two above text messages mysteriously found their way into my inbox recently. I had never entered any of the said competitions but here I was declared a winner of a staggering amount of cash. Without a doubt I was ecstatic but at the same time my mind was everywhere, being cautious as much as I can I initiated my own research and found out that this was a scam after all.
A local website that caters for such crimes made a startling revelation and a host of complains, comments and warnings are lodged in there. Up-on calling (to claim the price) you are greeted by a foreign accent (assumed to be of Nigerians; mainly because they are highly associated with such crimes) and instruct you to purchase airtime voucher which you will have to send to them so you can claim your prize (sic). To unsuspecting victims they will comply only to realise later that they have been tricked.
With the so-call safety measures by RICA been introduced to curb such fraud but a phone call to a service provider to follow the call and trace the owner proved futile. It ain't safe out there where thieves can do as they please and when an innocent soul retaliates will be found guilty; in such circumstances who does consumers turn to for help?
Down the latrine
Recently there has been a lot of noise about a certain website that apparently demean and damage other people's reputation and has everyone talking.
Being the nerd that I am took some time to log on to this site (with an open mind) to see for myself as to what is it that bugs massive this much. From its title it warns you therefore one need to take extra pre-cautionary measures just in case you are the faint-hearted type. After browsing through and assessing it; I came to conclusion that this site was created with the following in mind:
* It is for people who are cowards and never have the nerve to confront others about such despicable allegations face-to-face,
* It's a platform where losers feel good about themselves as they dish such dirt about others;
* For those who can't help but see it fit to poke their noses in other people businesses (it's alright as this is a norm as gossip journos does too)
* It's for the unholistic as words that are used in there are really for the dump;
* and yes its not surprising that most of the comments in there are based on hate.
However my overall impression is that it's understandable to have such site for individuals to vent their anger, hatred, envy and all the negativity they have about others (funny enough because the very same people having their images tarnished kept on excelling and living their lives to the fullest).
At the end I guess we living in a cruel world where one would do just about anything to see other person down on their knees but as they say you can't keep a good mankind down.
Being the nerd that I am took some time to log on to this site (with an open mind) to see for myself as to what is it that bugs massive this much. From its title it warns you therefore one need to take extra pre-cautionary measures just in case you are the faint-hearted type. After browsing through and assessing it; I came to conclusion that this site was created with the following in mind:
* It is for people who are cowards and never have the nerve to confront others about such despicable allegations face-to-face,
* It's a platform where losers feel good about themselves as they dish such dirt about others;
* For those who can't help but see it fit to poke their noses in other people businesses (it's alright as this is a norm as gossip journos does too)
* It's for the unholistic as words that are used in there are really for the dump;
* and yes its not surprising that most of the comments in there are based on hate.
However my overall impression is that it's understandable to have such site for individuals to vent their anger, hatred, envy and all the negativity they have about others (funny enough because the very same people having their images tarnished kept on excelling and living their lives to the fullest).
At the end I guess we living in a cruel world where one would do just about anything to see other person down on their knees but as they say you can't keep a good mankind down.
Yama repeats and soapies fo sho...
So it has been proven over and again that the national broadcaster is failing to live up to expectation with their programming as a result viewers (mostly football lovers) no longer see the point in paying their television licenses which they (SABC) always emphasize that ''it's the right thing to do'' based on what?
The SABC is supposed to be of public pride by default but its delivery when it comes to services it renders leave a lot to be desired. Over the years we have seen changes on its pay-off lines from 'Ya mampela' (which once had the royal king airing his dissatisfaction that it was not proper isiZulu word).
With time comes change, one would expect nothing but creativity, in true honesty is there anything worth watching on their channels especially SABC 1? To make matters worse their level of news bulletin compared to the free to air channel across town is a shame and surprisingly they have the best news anchors but i'm afraid the same cannot be said about their lens (wo)men.
Not long ago they were bankrupt and the government came to their aid, one wonders where all the cash went to because they are failing to even uplift local lads which often sees production houses lacking behind when it comes to paying its crew.
Here's a little advice to those at the helm within the broadcaster and hold power to make decisions... International programmes are of no importance to our people whoever want that there's a satellite dish to cater for that. Yours is just to recruit ample of film students across our country to pitch programme ideas and commission them as i believe their ideas will be refreshing, creative, uplifting and not this crap most production companies feed us as they are copying overseas concepts.
Never again will you cry bankruptcy as these ideas will go way below the millions you pay for programmes that will be repeating over and over till the poor viewers are synonymous with their lines.
The SABC is supposed to be of public pride by default but its delivery when it comes to services it renders leave a lot to be desired. Over the years we have seen changes on its pay-off lines from 'Ya mampela' (which once had the royal king airing his dissatisfaction that it was not proper isiZulu word).
With time comes change, one would expect nothing but creativity, in true honesty is there anything worth watching on their channels especially SABC 1? To make matters worse their level of news bulletin compared to the free to air channel across town is a shame and surprisingly they have the best news anchors but i'm afraid the same cannot be said about their lens (wo)men.
Not long ago they were bankrupt and the government came to their aid, one wonders where all the cash went to because they are failing to even uplift local lads which often sees production houses lacking behind when it comes to paying its crew.
Here's a little advice to those at the helm within the broadcaster and hold power to make decisions... International programmes are of no importance to our people whoever want that there's a satellite dish to cater for that. Yours is just to recruit ample of film students across our country to pitch programme ideas and commission them as i believe their ideas will be refreshing, creative, uplifting and not this crap most production companies feed us as they are copying overseas concepts.
Never again will you cry bankruptcy as these ideas will go way below the millions you pay for programmes that will be repeating over and over till the poor viewers are synonymous with their lines.
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