In celebrating 30 years of democracy, businessman China Mpololo is set to host the Xhosa Music Awards on July 27 at the Artscape in Cape Town.
The Xhosa Music Awards, aims to honour and spotlight the rich culture of Xhosa music and dance.
In an interview with TshisaLIVE, Mpololo said this event seeks to recognise the incredible contributions of Xhosa artists and celebrate the vibrancy and diversity of Xhosa style, paying tribute to the deep traditions of this South African tribe.
All of them, Ringo, Simphiwe Dana, Vusi Nova , Lusanda, they never had the opportunity of being celebrated by our tribe. It is essential for us to take the initiative and create the environment for people to celebrate the icons and legends for the good work they've done in flying high the flag of the Xhosa nation, hence we say siqala ekhaya (we are starting from home), he said.
Mpololo has also said this awards ceremony will recognise the exceptional artists and cultural significance of Xhosa music and dance, providing a platform to acknowledge and appreciate the huge contributions of Xhosa culture to the music industry.
