WRITER poet and organizer of art events, Ms. Sindiswa Zulu has used her love of art and national heritage to promote the beauty of the work left by the singer of folk songs, Prince Magogo of Dinuzulu (deceased).
In an interview withOf this country Ms. Zulu (34), who graduated with a Bachelor of Arts Honors in IsiZulu Studies at the University of KwaZulu-Natal on Tuesday, passed with flying colors – she said she intended to promote and publicize the works of Prince Magogo because she understands that the current generation does not understand much of what he left behind in the arts.
“Also, as I am an artist, I like the works of other artists, especially women, including the child. He left behind a lot of good things with his music and he was a pioneer for many artists who followed in his footsteps,” he said.
Continuing, he said that the research theme of his studies was Analyzing Themes in the Music of Mntvana Magogo, where he researched the nature of his artwork, the meanings and the deep message found in it.
“I have used a lot of his recorded music, which I had to listen to deeply, and I am considering a lot that he used to use the art of music to convey it to people, most of which he said a long time ago, but we can already see that it has happened in the way he said while he was alive,” Ms. Zulu said.
This artist who hails from Lamontville, Durban, revealed that she is currently continuing with her studies as she is continuing her Master’s in Zulu studies, which she plans to reach the level of doctorate in Zulu language.
He thanked his family, including his mother Ms. Nokulunga Zulu as well as his late father, who revealed that it was very difficult for him to do these studies last year, due to illness – which caused him to be a little distracted from his studies.
“But I’m thankful and happy that even though this day (my father) didn’t catch up with him, he passed away and he’s happy with me that I’ve reached this stage of my life with my education,” he said.
The contributions of Mntwana Magogo speak for themselves in the field of art. She passed away in 1984, and one thing that is unique about her is that she was the mother of King Mangusuthu Buthelezi, Prince Morgnah Siponono Phikabesho Tapoti Ntombiyoshifu and Prince Amarah Phokunani Sijumbu (all three deceased).
Beyond education, Ms. Zulu is a poet and the author of two Zulu books; Mine is from 2018, and I’m Watching You in 2023. Among the events he has organized or founded we can count iNomkhubulwane One Woman Poetry Show, EsikaNandi Poetry Show, Poets and Lovers Camp, The Past Meets The Future With Zawadi Yamungu note Ulucu Theatrical Poetry Show.