INTERPRET DURBAN Exhibition • Awards Party • Muso Mix Comp Bat Centre • 29 September 2012
BIG IDEA, Fruits & Veggies ft Blag Hitlah, Coals of Juniper ft Portia, Luminati ft Wesley (E.X.P.L.O.S.I.O.N) Hosted by self proclaimed Hollywood superstar Benson Schwenson.
INTERPRET DURBAN Exhibition • Awards Party • Muso Mix Comp Bat Centre • 29 September 2012
Now in its 3rd year, INTERPRET DURBAN is a platform for Durbanites to celebrate Durban; by Durban and for Durban.
2010 Marked the first year of INTERPRET DURBAN, an event inspired by our city and its people. 3 Years later, the event has grown from being an independent creation to becoming a public celebration supported by civic and private groups. Regardless of this success, the aim of INTERPRET DURBAN remains true to its original intentions: to showcase the city of Durban and its people.
Each INTERPRET DURBAN event takes a concentrated approach to shining a spotlight on Durban and her citizens. The unique venues, artists, live music, décor and every other aspect of the night carefully bring together and show off the best this city has to offer.
From Colombo, the metropolis’s oldest coffee roastery, to the splendid grandeur of our 102 year-old City Hall; each venue is selected to serve as a symbol and a reminder of what Durban was in contrast to the city it is now, and what it is transforming into. This message is fuelled by the music and various creative works on display on the night - each artwork and live performance produced and presented by talented Durbanites.
“In matric, rapping was intense. We used to want to go to shows where there were rappers just so we could be there and see what it’s like being on stage. My parents didn’t like that one bit. They were worried about my marks, seeing that it was my last year and a most crucial one,” says Zakwe.
Zakwe began rapping at the Bat Centre in Durban where he was able too find his feet in the game. On completion of his studies, Zakwe released his first mix tape entitled “Street Music” which made a huge impact on the underground scene with two of his tracks making it onto the Hype Sessions where he received massive airplay.
But it was Zakwe’s idol, Zuluboy, who gave him the opportunity to dream big. Zuluboy featured Zakwe on his album, iGoda, earning him his stripes and a record deal from Native Rhythms and Sony Music Africa.
“Zuluboy was that one person I dreamed of working with. When he offered me a verse on his album, he made my dreams come true - he really did.”
Check out the new music video for Zakwe’s hit track ‘Bathi Ngiyachoma’ featuring Danger and Zuluboy; an iKind Media post production project.
One thing’s for sure, with his hard work attitude and the professional team behind him, this Kasi rapper is on the move.
Press on 
