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Langalakhe Mabena
Renowned Gwanda-bred bard, Thaluso Da Poet, real name Thaluso Moyo-Pindi, has made a return in the game, as he successfully dropped his second full-length album titled Ngibonile, launched at Hope Centre Church on 21 February.
The 12-track project was produced at Elephant Herd Records.
The launch was graced by creatives that include Desire Moyoxide, William Nyandoro from the National Arts Council of Zimbabwe, Bhila, and Madewa of iNsindiso yamaNaratha. Uncle Zex Mdawini Tshuma, Khulu Gatsheni as well as Cde Phil.
Members of Guta Ra Mwari’s Main Youth Choir (where Thaluso is a congregant) also attended the event.
Artistes who took to the stage as supporting acts are Sonkomose, Lucy Da Poet as well as Kay Kid from Gwanda.
“I am happy that the album attracted a decent crowd, it’s a sign that I am growing as an artiste. The vibe and the atmosphere surrounding this project is overwhelming. It is receiving good feedback and support from those who appreciate spoken word.
“With this piece of work, I am looking forward to walking down the journey with people ,helping them know who Thaluso Da Poet is, what he is doing, and his capabilities. I want people to also know themselves through this album as it has so many thematic concerns they can relate to,” said Thaluso Da Poet.
B-Metro gave an ear to some of the songs which were sampled during the album launch and below is what we concluded from each poem.
The first poem is titled Mama. We were all brought to earth by a woman and the poem glorifies women for their efforts and sacrifices in making sure their offspring secure a better tomorrow.
Asifani is a poem that suggests that people were created differently and their talents and luck in life differ. People come from different backgrounds and even different religions. The ballad preaches that people have to understand themselves for we are made different and also appreciate what God has blessed them with.
The third poem on the album is Ubuhlungu which features seasoned poet Dr Gasolo and Nxayezwe. It talks about Fear, Depression, and Anxiety.
Many people go through different trials and tribulations. If they ask for help from their close associates, they can be dismissed as a “weak soul”. This is also a major cause of suicides among young people, mostly men.
Home is always the best and where the heart feels at peace, and such sentiments are amplified in the poem Ekhaya which features Nxayezwe. The song preaches that people have to know where they are coming from (home) so that they will know where they are going and where their peace and future lies.
Ngibonile, the title of the album, is a track that talks about the things the poet (Thaluso) saw in his community. In the poem, he says some of the things he witnessed are fair while others are unfair to humankind. He chronicles life as he sees it with his own eyes.
Other songs on the album are Ungihlukumezelani which features Lucy Da Poet and its thematic concerns surround gender-based violence, Thinking Out Loud (Ed Sherean Cover), Your Heart My Hut, Special Message featuring Desire Moyoxide, Khokhela Zingene featuring Imbongi Yombinqo and Kwakhala Nyonini.
The last poem on the album is Tribute to MaEli. Thaluso Da Poet pours his heart out as he mourns former Insimbi ZeZhwane member Ma Eli (Elvis Mathe) who died in a horrific car accident last year.
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