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IN CONVERSATION WITH Rev Tumza (Tumelo Mpanza)

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Rev Tumza (Tumelo Mpanza) is a Soweto-born Kwaito artist and activist, best known as a member of the group GP Gangsta, formed in 2002 in Zola. He transitioned from "kwaito bad boy" to an activist, utilizing music to highlight social issues like gender-based violence. His legacy includes socio-political lyrical content, notably in tracks such as "Down Fall" and "Black Man".
16 May English South Africa Music Interviews · Music Commentary

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