This production is set in the early 1800s, and describes the life of Bantu civilizations at a time when the Western world was being introduced.
Six different tribes living in the Drakensberg Mountains were involved in a scramble for power, love and peace. According to History the amaHlubi, BaSotho, BaTlokoa, BaPhuthi and amaXhosa tribes tried to make peace in this land as the rivers changed colour due to the constant blood spilled because of war. When they learned that a new enemy was coming to exterminate them, armed with more powerful weapons and enough firepower to make them extinct, they organised a peace treaty in which the young daughter of the Sotho King was to marry the young Prince of amaHlubi.
Things don’t go according to plan however. Murder is committed at the ceremony and once again the quest for peace is disrupted and the enemy is closer than ever.
This production goes back in time through dance and music.
Production Credits
Written, Directed and Choreographed by Malibongwe Gqetywa
Sound engineer - Nkosiyawo Mgoqi
Translators - Zukile Funani, Freshman Mehlomakhulu, Sginyane Ralane, Malibongwe Gqetywa
Props and Costume - PAUTTI GROUP
Ancient one (Nguni I) - Zukile Funani
King of AbaHlubi/ Mpangezitha - Bongo Mkula
Hlubi prince/ Siphambo - Thabang Malifane
Old man King/ Moshoeshoe - Tumelo Mukushane
Sotho Princess/ Mathe - Sesona Qhithi
Queen of batlokoa/ Mantatisi - Manaledi Masasa
King BaPhuthi /Moorosi - Malibongwe Gqetywa
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