UKZN's African Music Project is thrilled to present the best of its ensembles for the end-of-semester Lunch Hour Concert. The concert celebrates Prof. Mazisi Kunene's legacy as South Africa's first Poet Laureate narrated through storytelling, music, and dance. The concert highlights how Kunene contributed to preserving Zulu culture and language, with performers presenting Maskandi with Umzansi and Gumboot dances. It is a 'never to be missed' nostalgic yet vibrant mid-day Monday!

We use amaZulu dances to symbolise Prof. Mazisi Kunene's deep-rootedness in culture. We sing as we rejoice, appreciating his role in preserving our heritage through poetry. We stomp, slap, and clap our gumboots as a rhythmic code to communicate and remember how he served as an anti-apartheid activist during the dark days.  The AMD Ensembles are directed by Thabiso Zondo (AMD Foundation – Umzansi Dance), Mfundiseni Ndwalane (AMD1 – Storytelling/Production), Nozuko Nguqu (Maskanda Dance), Ernest Zondi (Gumboot Dance)

Tell your friends to invite their friends to come along, because this will be an unforgettable experience. Remember, this is a free lunch concert, so come early to avoid disappointment, as the seats are limited.

Venue: University of KwaZulu-Natal, Howard College Theatre

Time: 12h15 – 1:05pm

Date: 27th October 2025

Entry: FREE!!

For more information, contact:

Dr. Opondo at opondop@ukzn.ac.za and Ms. Thulile Zama on 031-2603385