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[[Vincent Ncabashe]] was born and raised in Diepkloof in Soweto. While still in school he joined the [[Thabisong Youth Club]] which had been formed in 1974 by Mrs Makhudu. The aim of the Youth club was to keep the children out of the streets, crime and drugs by offering alternative interests. There he received training in drama, poetry and dance.
 
[[Vincent Ncabashe]] was born and raised in Diepkloof in Soweto. While still in school he joined the [[Thabisong Youth Club]] which had been formed in 1974 by Mrs Makhudu. The aim of the Youth club was to keep the children out of the streets, crime and drugs by offering alternative interests. There he received training in drama, poetry and dance.
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In the early 1980's he became one of the members of a group called the "[[Rashile Poets]]", who performed gumboot dances and singing acts in shopping malls, markets and community halls, leading to a career that sent him on national tours as well as tours of neighbouring countries.
 
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In 1990 he formed a group called the "[[Rishile Gumboot Dancers of Soweto]]" which create Gumboots, one of the most successful Gumboot shows to toured South Africa and internationally. Vincent not only co-created the show, but was also the lead singer, dancer and guitarist.
 
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In 2019 he met Philippe Barreau and Magda Hadnagy and decided to create with them a new version of the "Gumboot Show", for which he wrote the lyrics and the music.
 
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In addition to his own performances, he also spemty time training the young people of Soweto in dance (Gumboot) and music.
 
  
 
==Contribution to SA theatre, film, media and/or performance==
 
==Contribution to SA theatre, film, media and/or performance==

Revision as of 06:47, 2 December 2024

Vincent Ncabashe is an actor/dancer.

Also popularly known as Vincent "Viva" Ncabashe.

Biography

Vincent Ncabashe was born and raised in Diepkloof in Soweto. While still in school he joined the Thabisong Youth Club which had been formed in 1974 by Mrs Makhudu. The aim of the Youth club was to keep the children out of the streets, crime and drugs by offering alternative interests. There he received training in drama, poetry and dance.

Contribution to SA theatre, film, media and/or performance

Had roles in Gumboots (Market Theatre, 2002)

Sources

Ruphin Coudyzer. 2023. Annotated list of his photographs of Market Theatre productions. (Provided by Coudyzer)

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