Grandson tells Matenge�s life on stage

Tuesday, March 28, 2017

It is not all the time that local theatre actors get to depict lives of significant people who play or have played significant roles in the community. Veteran iKalanga activist Gobe Matenge’s life story is set to be depicted on stage in a play titled Tiyapo by his grandson at the upcoming Maitisong Festival 2017.

Renowned stage actor, Teto Mokaila is set to tell the life story of his grandfather in a one man play that will be showcased at the festival three times at the Moving Space. The festival is scheduled to start on April 1.

The 91-year-old Matenge’s prominence rose when he fearlessly fought for the recognition of iKalanga language in the country and schools.

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