(Simphiwe Majozi is
the concert programme director)
December 3 is observed internationally as a day that
celebrates people with disabilities. Locally the We Can Arts Festival will
commemorate and give recognition to disabled people, showcasing their extra
ordinary talents in the fields of Arts & Business.
The festival will take place between December 3 and 5, commencing
with an informative business and arts seminar on December 3 at the Playhouse
from 09h00 to 16h00. There will be a music concert and fashion show on December
4 at the Durban City Hall starting at 18h00 and the SMME exhibition runs from December
3 to 5 at Church Walk in front of the Durban City Hall (open daily from 09h00 to
16h00)
Supported by the National Department of Arts and Culture,
KZN Office of the Premier, eThekwini municipality and various media partners, the
festival’s seminar will bring to the discusion table, programmes, arts and
business opportunities for disabled people in these public departments, private
sector and entertainment.
The concert on Friday will feature music legends Steve
Kekana, Babsie Mlangeni and Joe Nina who have overcome their disabilities and
risen to fame. They will perform with a live band, supported by Sgwili and Dj
Kabila. The program director will be Simphiwe Majozi who portrays the character
of Sbu on SABC 1’s Telenovela, Uzalo.
Top Durban fashion designers will showcase their garments
using models living with albinism and deaf models to eradicate stigmas about
people with disabilities and unearth new talent. Designers will include Linda
Madiba who owns a label, Free Slave Lifestyle. Mxolisi Luke Mkhize of House of
Saints, Muzi Mlambo of Mita-en Designs and Adelaine of Chrystal Designs.
Siyabonga Mthembu (29), one of the models with albinism said:
“I’m so excited to be part of this event. I hope people will learn more about
albinisim, learn to appreciate us and stop looking upon us with shame and disgust.”
As seats are limited, disabled arts and entrepreneuers are
encouraged to pre-book their spaces for the seminar and exhibition by calling
031 822 0470 or emailing, info@outrageconcepts.co.za
Tickets R100 for the concert and fashion show booked through
Computicket
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