An important and influential poet from South Africa,at least in his early works of struggle against the apartheid regime.His first record Change is Pain despite been banned immediately by the authorities,or maybe with this little "help" became a big seller and an instant classic .
Mzwakhe Mbuli was born in 1959 in Sophiatown, Johannesburg, and grew up with seven brothers and sisters in Soweto. Mzwakhe's performance poetry has its roots in the Zulu oral tradition. As a child he was immersed in the culture's choral tradition at all-night mbube competitions. His career began in the 1980s, performing poetry at Trade Union events as part of the fight against the apartheid government in South Africa. He was repeatedly detained by the authorities. Mzwakhe's poetry focuses on social and political issues. His first album Change is Pain (1986) was banned, as the government feared its 'influence on revolutionary groups'. Mzwakhe continued to perform his poetry at great risk,becoming a popular hero in the movement for justice.
Mzwakhe believes that speaking out cost him his freedom. In March 1999 Mzwakhe was convicted for an armed robbery he consistently denied committing. Throughout his seven-year imprisonment he protested his innocence. He retained the support of the people,as his albums continued to sell. He was released in November 2003 and continues to voice the people's concerns, from HIV and AIDS to political violence and corruption.
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