FOR two shows only, Ikusasa (Ikusasa Arts Development Projects) will be hosting local music legend Steve Kekana live in concert, in ‘Iphupho the Dream’.
The show will take place on The Mandela Stage at Joburg Theatre on Saturday, April 29, at 19:00, and Sunday, April 30, at 13:00.
Kekana will deliver an unforgettable two-hour show of pure local nostalgia, including all his hits right from the beginning, in 1978, to date.
The legendary musician, who has lived with a disability since he lost his eyesight at the age of five, has never let this stand in the way of fulfilling his dream.
This concert is aimed at entertaining and inspiring people living with disabilities or facing challenges they may regard as stumbling blocks towards fulfilling their dreams. Hence, the show being named ‘Iphupho the Dream’.
Kekana will be performing with Joe Nina, whom he previously collaborated with on his hit song ‘Iphupho’. The show will also feature Sipho ‘Hotstix’ Mabuse and his all-time classic ‘Burn Out’.
Multi Grammy Award winners Ladysmith Black Mambazo will also be making a guest appearance to pay special tribute to Kekana.
In the past, Kekana has also collaborated and featured on various songs with some of South Africa’s great musicians, like Joe Nina, PJ Powers, Soul Brothers, Ladysmith Black Mambazo and the late Nana Coyote. His unique and high range tone made him stand out from the rest.
In 1979 and 1980, Kekana won what was then known as the SABC Black Music Award for Best Male Vocalist. Further awards followed, with the singer taking the Top Male Vocalist award on Radio Zulu and being the runner-up on the Tswana and Sotho radio stations.
Since 2001, he has frequently collaborated with fellow vocalist Nana Coyote and his links with a younger generation have been solidified through his association with the singer/producer Joe Nina, who produced his most recent album “African Lady”. Kekana, Coyote and Nina regularly appear on stage together and have recorded under the name “The Trio”.
Kekana holds a B Juris and LLB degrees and has written on Intellectual Property from the perspective of a songwriter.
Tickets are R150 and can be purchased at www.joburgtheatre.com, via Webtickets or by calling Joburg Theatre’s Box Office on 0861 670 670.
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