On Decks gigs as usual... Master of decks Dj M rocks Word Ok2ba

Dj M is known for his humor, based in Mokgeledi Street, Galeshewe Kimberley. Started his deck mixing skills in 1997 Ok2ba 15 during the era of Dj Christos, Glen Lewis & Dj Davinci. Exploring music, back in the days he was known to be one of the best “Moon Walk ” personifying the late Michael Jackson moves.

His hard work earned him the ordination as ‘Master M’ a fan club is based at New Jack City a tarven in Greater No.5. has spined decks hours at Radio Teemaneng Station 89.1.
The star in his own right and by public demand, expresses himself through music. He’s the master on decks and the dance floor… in conviviality of his decks we groove on.

Toured with the radio drama [Masibonane Victim empowerment project], has rocked the during the National Childrens Day at A Arabas Stadium.
Some of you will know from those gigs you’ve been organizing and at Sister Is Tarven.
Hosted a poetry session at Club Latino.

Blakq Intellektual property

Born in Rusternburg, currently residing in Kimberley. From Thabane High School to the Christian Brothers College, out of a school poetry competition. E_Cult presents the Blakq Intellekt [real name Lemogang].

According to his facebook profile; he’s a young heart attack; he reads and wastes time watching life go by; likes creating memories and writing; according to him life is mother and we’re f*@k=rs; Regards himself a poet and a writer
About his Mix Tape - it’s an experimental project which deserves an ear, produced by NUK productions is ten track mix tape has a few samples Themed: Beautiful Reflektions; audience will treated to some Kimberley intellectual property. Look out for your copy with the journal coming soon.

Keorata the village poet...

Born in Ganyesa village North-west Province and started his education at Green-Point intermediate primary school (Redirile) in Kimberly before moving to Ganyesa were he Matriculated.
Studied and obtained Diploma in Dramatic Arts at FUBA School of Dramatic & Visual Arts.

Worked in theatre/stage production ever since being an artist.Keaorata Lovers Gaokgwathe is best known as a poet; however his other artistic roles include being an Actor, Dancer, Writer, activist and runs poetry sessions at Tlou le Tau tribal hall.

Prizes awarded include three ballroom & Latin American dance medals, First prize trophy on story-telling (GAYCO Arts Festival 2004). As a co-founder of Gaabo-motho Arts Foundation and founder of Lefoko Poetry Society, he continues to revive cultural activities to communities of the arts. His latest highlights are staging The Village Poet at the north-west cultural calabash 2008 an award nominee on city awards (Arts Alive).

Current Projects

· Currently he is working towards completing his poetry album titled In His Words

· He is also participating on Northern Cape Poetry anthology project compiled by Sabata Mokae,

· At the moment Lovers is working on a poetry production [The Village Poet] envisaged to be staged March 2010.

Lovers is a member of the Northern Cape Arts Federation holding the Cultural Coordinator.

E_CULT WORD UPDATE ‘09

Word Ok2ba 2009

Word Fest Ok2ba ‘09 is a follow up of the Moletlo Wa Mafoko [Word Fest.] 2008 hosted by “Expression Culture” & NIHE.

Word Fest Ok2ba ‘09 is a jam session celebrating Urban Performance Arts such as Beat Poetry, Slam Poetry, Hip-Hop & Hip—hop dance fused with visual arts.
The aim is to create a platform for local artists to present their products to the community.
Creating a culture of self sustenance. To promote a positive life style.

Derived from the Poetry Rounda Fire Sessions, the session will revive the cultural aspect of Galeshewe, featuring some of the best artists in Kimberley; the organizers have also invited local crafts men & women around Kimberley. 1st Nov. ‘09 Sunday afternoon wont be the same because Word Ok2ba... Featuring Poets like Selloane, Ronel, Lovers, B2mellow and unplugged by QrasVu? The session will be dashed with the three man band Green Orange.
With the debut act for the session by Blakq Intellekt introducing his mix tape ‘Beatifull Refllektions’.
Gigs as usual on decks DJ M who will take through to the evening.

Word Fest Ok2ba ‘09 is joint effort by Third Generation CC, Shine the Way, Mphatlhalatsane Theatre Institute & E_ Cult Clan.
In store we have the battle of MCs, Hip - Hop Dance Battle & graffiti.
Stick around this Ok2ba to celebrate the Word with Sound & Power.