What WHITES in South Africa need to hear ... one of the questions asked in the Reconciliation Day interview with the very talented, Queen of the Streets, Ntsiki Mazwai. Controversial? Challenging? ... or just a simple truth? Have we really integrated as a society after 1994? "At least many white girls are getting a bit of ass," said Ntsiki with her tongue firmly in cheek.
Ntsiki uses words to heal and push the social issues close to her heart. Her song uRONGO became the biggest selling song in the country in 2005. In 2006 she released her debut album, MaMiya independently. She spent most of 2011 promoting her book, WENA, around the country and continues to enlighten audiences with insightful poetry, music and her passion for life. Refreshing to have had such an energetic and authentic young lady on the iStart2 Show.
Listen to the podcast of Ntsiki's show which includes her hits uRONGO and Sweet Poison:
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Join me every Monday at 18h30 (SA Time) and listen to the show on Radio Today 1485 am in Jo'burg, catch us nationally on DSTV Audio Channel 169 or worldwide on www.1485.org.za. Radio Today. Radio that delivers!
We have PJ back in the studio and chat about her concern for elderly people, religion, "out-of-order" robots, eat-pray-love, motivational speaking and her new book, the Power of Appreciation.
"Self love is not an option ... it is a must"
"We all wanna be the best we can"
- PJ Powers
We listen to some new songs, "Half the sky" and "Something inside so strong" and end the show with a surprise visit from Pops Mohamed joining us in the studio.
"People love you PJ" - Pops Mohamed
What an honour to have two of South Africa's musical legends on the iStart2 Show. Magic... To listen to the show just click "play"
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A date with PJ Powers. Something I have always dreamt about... and then, one day it all came true...
And yes, of course I felt a bit intimidated that I was going to be in the studio with one of the biggest icons in South African music. It is then that all those "what if" questions start running through your mind... - What if she's just a spoilt diva? - What if i go blank during the interview... ( and yes... it happened) - What if she doesn't like my questions? - What if we don't click at all? - Will she take hands with iStart2? - Will we pass the stringent criteria she use before deciding to take hands on a project?
- Will she "make" the criteria WE set ... someone who does it with heart, someone who is realistic about the amount of work that goes into a project like iStart2... someone who "understands" the bigger picture... - What if ... what if ... what if... But this day turned out to be an incredible day... one of those days I will always treasure... There she was in the studio, beautiful, vulnerable but strong, happy, full of wisdom.... and humble... someone that does not only talk about sustainability issues, but someone who lives what she believes in. I can now understand why she continues to touch the hearts of so many people. Dreams do come true. And .... there is a difference between "goodness" and "greatness"... To listen to the show just click "play"
Dreaming of a date with PJ?? Then link with PJ on her official facebook page ... and yes... you may stand a chance to make your dream come true and have coffee & cake with her! So, 'like' PJ's page if you haven't already. There will be a draw when she has reached 500 fans and thereafter for every 500 new fans.
Whilst on facebook, also like the iStart2 facebook page and support our cause. Please join me every Monday at 18h30 (SA Time) and listen to the show on Radio Today 1485 am in Jo'burg, catch us nationally on DSTV Audio Channel 169 or worldwide on www.1485.org.za. Radio Today. Radio that delivers!
Blessed with a long remarkable and extremelyrewarding career, PJ Powers has been part of celebrating some of the most significant moments in South Africa's history. Her life has been a journey of many highlights .... and even some lowlights.... she has recorded over 16 albums and maintained a high profile presence both as recording artist and as a live performer for over thirty years.
It is an extreme honour to have Thandeka on the iStart2 show today. Please join us on Radio Today @ 18h30 tonight to find out how PJ is doing "Sustainability through Art." Part 1 tonight and part 2 on Monday 10 December 2012. Preview the trailer for the show:
Podcast available on this blog on 4 December 2012. Always remember: "Shift happens!" :-)
