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Two reggae musicians, and members of the Irie-Ras Recording Company in Mthatha, Lizo Gwebityala, known as Rasbamboofyah, and Lonwabo Rulumeni, known as DJ Rasloid, will host a talent showcase and substance abuse awareness event at Qhokama Community Hall in Ngqeleni on June 15 and 16.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What led us to host it is the situation that is facing the youth from that area. We are trying to help them see that using alcohol and drugs does not help; instead it destroys their dreams. By doing this, we are trying to help them. We will be motivating them, and as a result, we have well-known artists who will be sharing the stage with them.<\/div>\n
Gwebityala<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

He added that they wanted to show them they can use their talents to have better lives. Gwebityala confirmed that they will be hosting this event for the first time, but they are planning to do it annually.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some of the artists taking part are Banjo Simonds, known as Talmigia from Jamaica, Justice Mukede, known as Aka Raider Boss from Zimbabwe, Ntombenkosi Ngwalangwala, known as Millie from Cape Town, Bukeka Xhalisa, known as Ghetto Queen in SA from Cape Town, Lobti Nelson, known as Tee Lob Bwoy from Cameroon, and Afikile Rafuza, known as DJ Pose from Ngqeleni.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Member of Irie-Ras Recording Company, Lizo Gwebityala.<\/div>\n
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