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A musical written by [[Vusi Mhlongo]] (1999). | A musical written by [[Vusi Mhlongo]] (1999). | ||
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| + | Deals with the intricacies of post-apartheid South Africa where a family is grappling with the continued harsh realities of, for example, xenophobia, racism and tribalism. Tackles social, political, economic and educational dimensions: Jabule Mthembu, a girl from Soweto, falls in love with Muselema Bundare, a former activist from the Congo, against the wishes of her xenophobic family. The story is told through song and dance and combines diverse dance routines from South Africa, Congo, Mozambique and Zimbabwe. | ||
== Performance history in South Africa == | == Performance history in South Africa == | ||
Revision as of 10:46, 25 February 2014
A musical written by Vusi Mhlongo (1999).
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Subject
Deals with the intricacies of post-apartheid South Africa where a family is grappling with the continued harsh realities of, for example, xenophobia, racism and tribalism. Tackles social, political, economic and educational dimensions: Jabule Mthembu, a girl from Soweto, falls in love with Muselema Bundare, a former activist from the Congo, against the wishes of her xenophobic family. The story is told through song and dance and combines diverse dance routines from South Africa, Congo, Mozambique and Zimbabwe.
Performance history in South Africa
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