By OBAKENG MAJE
American RnB singer, Karyn White said she will have revellers eating from the ‘palm of her hand’ on Sunday. White arrived in South Africa last week Sunday afternoon for her much-anticipated performance at the Mahika Mahikeng Cultural Festival, which will take place at Mmabatho Stadium in Mahikeng.
A 58-year-old thespian who was popular during the late 1980s and early 1990s is known for several hit singles, including Superwoman, Secret Rendezvous, The Way You Love Me and the US Hot 100 No. 1 single, Romantic.
“It was a long flight to South Africa, but it has been worth it because this place is beautiful. I am looking forward to performing at Mahika Mahikeng.
“I will sing your favourite hits and the other songs you want me to perform. So, it’s gonna go down…hey,” she said.
The Los Angeles-born actress and composer is expected to share the stage with local powerhouses such as Judith Sephuma, Vusi Nova, Jaziel Brothers, Blaq Diamond, Mma Ausi, Freddy Gwala and many more.
The festival is backed by the North West Department of Arts, Culture, Sports and Recreation (ACSR) and will kick off with a comedy show on December 7, followed by Amapiano the following night, with Gospel music on December 9 and the main Jazz and R&B show on Sunday, December 10.
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Numerous North West artists are part of the four-day extravaganza. The festival was launched at a star-studded event at Johannesburg’s Maboneng.
The department spokesperson, Shuping Sebolecwe said: “The idea of a Gauteng launch is to promote the festival to people beyond the province. We want Mahika Mahikeng to be a key driver of the economy, to model what we say the arts play an important role in the economy.
“The department wanted the benefits from Mahika Mahikeng to be broad not only to for the artists but also for sectors such as catering, accommodation and fuel services.”
Sebolecwe said as things stand, the stage is set for the festival and they are ready to receive revellers from here and afar.
The Amapiano night will feature genre heavyweights such as Kabza De Small, DJ Maphorisa, Tira, Big Zulu and Kwesta.
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