Times Of Swaziland: POETS SHINE AT RHYMES AND LAUGHTER

POETS SHINE AT RHYMES AND LAUGHTER
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 BY PHESHEYA KUNENE AND DUDU DUBE  on 06/09/2018 23:14:00


MANZINI – There is no better way to end the day than with heart-warming poetry
and laughter.
Poets Majaha Nkonyane and Qibho Intalektual stole the show with their
love-filled poems at the fully packed Rhymes and Laughter third season held at
The George Hotel’s Yoruba Lounge in Manzini. The two wordsmiths who are
nominees in the upcoming MTN SWAMA Awards found rap artist KrTC already paved
the way for them with his thoughtful poem based on the menstruation cycle.
It was during Nkonyane’s set where the crowds of people had difficulty to
contain their joy as they screamed in excitement in appreciation of his poem
which was about a girl he fell in love with. This poem saw a section of the
crowd giving him a standing ovation and impressive cheers soon after he recited
it.
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Nkonyane said the girl he talks about in the poem left him even though he had
deeply fallen in love with her. However, he said he was able to fall in love
again, much to the appreciation of the crowd.
Before him, another MTN SWAMA Awards nominee in the poetry category, Qibho
Intalektual, had spiced up his poem ‘Ngivumele Ngitibike’, with animated
actions. The multi-talented artist then switched things up with hip hop tunes
when he performed his song ‘Yelabaya’ and later did a freestyle which left
the revellers impressed.
The crowd was treated to well-rehearsed tunes from the S Cubed Project band, a
new twist which has been added to the Rhymes and Laughter edition. The band
played for all the artists who performed live. The hip hop artists also gave
their best and were well-received by the crowd.
It was not going to be a complete show without laughter and Co-host Comedian
Mdura and host Anakhonza made sure the crowds of people who attended were in
stitches throughout the show. The two were an instant hit on stage with their
witty remarks and comical gestures.
Comedian
Female Comedian Mandy made sure she kept the audience out of breath with her set
which lasted just over 10 minutes. Her joke about her rival, Dr Shakes, pulling
out of the MTN SWAMA Awards left the crowd in stitches as she jokingly said what
Dr Shakes did was ungodly.
The crowd had the chance to walk away with prizes such as MTN airtime, T-shirts
and hard cash.