Zulu Boy is part of the cast of Mzansi Magic's new crime drama Code 13, which debuted on Sunday evening.
Hip-hop artist and actor Mxolisi “Zuluboy” Madjozi said his involvement in uMkhonto we Sizwe (MK) parties dates back about 20 years, when he released his songs. Nomalanga.
“I often sit with exiled commanders and they tell me stories about their time away. NomalangaThis song, which I sang many years ago, stuck with me among the commanders,” Zuluboy said. citizen.
“This song is about the lives of people who went into exile. Who looked after the commanders while they were in the jungle and who looked after them when they returned to South Africa,” Musou said. I said no.
zulu boy Nomalanga It is a remake of Caiphas Semenya's 1996 song of the same name. The rapper's version was released in 2008 as part of his second album. Incorobane.
“Join MK [Party] It was about being a voice for the voiceless. “If I had been there at that time, I think I would have gone into exile too,” he said.
Zuluboy is one of the co-founders of the MK Party Creative Council and met party leader Jacob Zuma at Bassline Joburg earlier this year.
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Artist's struggle
Often when artists get involved in politics, especially supporting political parties opposed to the ANC, they are excluded and have few opportunities for booking.
“That's a crime,” said Zuluboy. “Political intolerance is a crime. Government is meant to serve us all. No one should be denied an identity card at the Home Office just because they don't support the ANC,” Zuluboy said. .
“Artists should not be afraid to get involved in politics and get out there. There is politics at home and at work…Politics is everywhere, but as artists we stand up for what we believe in. is needed.”
talk to citizen Last week, veteran veteran Madara Kunene lashed out at the lack of medical assistance despite receiving an honorary doctorate. This was after a BackaBuddy campaign named after him was launched to help with medical expenses.
“we [legends] Don't get hired anymore. They only book DJs, Amapiano artists, and Gqom guys. Our side is very quiet… we can't even take care of ourselves properly,'' the 72-year-old said. You can call me a doctor, but I have no medical help,” Kunene said.
Zuluboy echoed this sentiment, saying it was one of the reasons he became involved in politics.
“They are [government] They always make fun of us artists. Even when we go to the Ministry of Labor, they don't recognize us. ”
“It's the old system that we're using and we're being oppressed. We're still under the old contract and it needs to change.”
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acting
Zuluboy is part of the cast of a new crime drama about Mzansi Magic. code 13.
“I was approached by the casting director for this role. It's a very interesting storyline,” Zuluboy said.
This TV program is Gomorrah and person who heard.
The cast is led by Zolisa Zaruba, who transports audiences on a jet-setting adventure through the dark side of the city as Zaruba's character and his team race against time to apprehend six dangerous criminals who have escaped from police custody. I'll take you to the coaster.
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