Exclusive Interview with an Icon of the Nation ... Jonas Gwangwa

"Amandla is able to educate current and future generations of how history informs the present, and how dedications and aspirations of ordinary South Africans made such a big difference to their own lives and in the world and why they should take up the mantle," says Dr Jonas Gwangwa.

 "Music is Life" - Dr Jonas Gwangwa

Jonas Gwangwa is a very humble man. He cares deeply about his family, indigenous music,  our country and the future sustainability of musicians and artists. It is indeed a great privilege to honour one of the greatest sons of Africa as icon and patron on the iStart2 Show this week. 

We also chat to his son, Malose and daughter-in-law, Simanga Gwangwa about Amandla Cultural Ensemble that is on show at the State Theatre this week. "This is an identity piece," says Malose. " Our plan is to do a national tour in 2016."

Keitu Gwangwa, his daughter is also very excited: "I am so proud of this legacy. And I am excited about how it will inspire people going forward. Having seen where we come from as a country. Amandla is a reminder on how we got here as a people and a strong note to say...let us not drop the fist. Mobilise! lets fight on!"

Listen to an exclusive interview with Dr Jonas Gwangwa on the iStart2 Show

Thought of the Day:

4 - 5 December

State Theatre

Never before has a theatrical production applied such heartrending artistry in telling the truths of our history, whilst soliciting support the world over for our country`s freedom. An unprecedented historical and emotional experience awaits the South African people, for the first time on home soil: Amandla Cultural Ensemble: The Production.
  Book your Amandla ticket here

Green Robot Design... Kgomotso Mautloa

"Happiness is success. I believe it is possible," says Kgomotso Mautloa.

"If we better the youth we can pave the way for what we want to happen in future. We can give more time to people. It might not mean a lot to you, but to another person it might mean the world."

"Without a plan you shoot in the dark"
- Kgomotso Mautloa

In 2014, Mautloa was named one of the Mail & Guardian’s Top 200 Young South Africans. In 2015 Forbes Africa went on search for Africa's brightest young entrepreneurs and he also made this list. Mautloa is the owner and creative director at creative design and digital agency, Green Robot Design, which started in late 2007 and is based in the creative hub of Newtown, Johannesburg.

We chatted to Kgomotso on the iStart2 Show this week about his life as an entrepreneur, challenges facing young entrepreneurs and Green Robot design's participation in Amandla, the Poduction. A remarkable humble young man focussed on making a difference by benefitting others.

To listen to the show, just click play:

Thought of the day:

Book your tickets EARLY to be among the first South Africans to see the long awaited Amandla Cultural Ensemble: The Production directed by "Living Legacy Legend" Jonas Gwangwa. Book here
 

Pierre du Toit and Keitu Gwangwa host the iStart2 Show on Thursdays at 17h30 (GMT+2). Radio Today broadcasts on 1485AM in Johannesburg and nationally on DSTV audio channel 869. Radio Today also streams on its website www.1485.org.za and on 1485.mobi. 

Radio Today the station that cares. Radio that delivers!

Amandla - Cultural Ensemble ... Simanga Gwangwa

"It's been a lifelong ambition for Dr Jonas Gwangwa to put Amandla back on stage," says Simanga Gwangwa, who is responsible for marketing the production of Amandla. "Amandla can now be positioned as a premier nation building tool and a prime export into Africa and the World. We operate from a place of love with our people."

"This is a call for action for a new struggle, especially for the youth, to create a connection between the past, present and future. It's about ordinary people and what they believe in. We are a rainbow nation and Amandla is about unity and togetherness through art. We want to reconnect the youth." 

"I believe I can change the world" - Simanga Gwangwa

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Amandla is a musical theatre production which was developed and produced by Dr Jonas Gwangwa in 1980 in Angola. The main objective of this musical was to conscientise and educate the world about South African culture and how apartheid was affecting the lives of South Africans. It is both exciting and essental for South Africans to engage with this rich theatrical opus today!

Amandla - Cultural Ensemble, The Production will be on stage at the State Theatre from 3 - 5 December 2015.

We chatted to Simanga Gwangwa in an exclusive interview giving us a behind-the-scenes look at what's happening in preparation of one of the most important theatrical events to hit the South African stage this year.

To listen to the show and some great music by Dr Jonas Gwangwa, just click play below:

Thought of the Day: 

Pierre du Toit and Keitu Gwangwa host the iStart2 Show on Thursdays at 17h30 (GMT+2). Radio Today broadcasts on 1485AM in Johannesburg and nationally on DSTV audio channel 869. Radio Today also streams on its website www.1485.org.za and on 1485.mobi.


Have a fantastic week!