Young Africa 2007 - Nthabi
28.7. - 7.8.2007
This year Young Africa will invite an artist called Nthabi (Nthabiseng Mofokeng), a 22-year-old rap artist who is considered to be one of the great promises for the future of South African hip-hop. Grown up in Soweto, near Johannesburg, rhyming and free-styling since her teens, Nthabi is the first female MC to cut a recording deal with a major record label in South Africa. At the end of 2006 her first EP From the Streets to the Lab was released and also distributed freely on the internet. It includes in total nine punchy and competently produced tracks. According to her own words Nthabi has been influenced not only by hip-hop culture, but also by the renowned Miriam Makeba and cla**ical music, for example.
Nthabi concerts:
28.7. Valkeakosken Työväen Musiikkitapahtuma (Festival of Workers' Music)
29.7. Faces Etnofestival, Karjaa
1.8. Kirjasto 10, Helsinki (Library 10)
2.8. Faces Afterparty: Tavastia-klubi, Helsinki
4.8. Fest Afrika: Telakka, Tampere
7.8. Redrum, Helsinki