They say that death is an uninvited guest.
I DO NOT know Masta P. I met him
through the Rastafari Poet by the name Zealot at EloHIP Unplugged Sound Poetry Session in Nazeema Isaacs Library
Hall, early 2012. He came across as someone who is very talkative. He spoke
extensively about conspiracy theories and black consciousness. I noticed that
he haboured deep hatred towards Caucasians. He told me that Caucasians are cloned –
and if you are to shake hands with them, you won’t feel their hands because
they do not have blood.
I met him again towards the end of July
2013 at EloHIP Poetry Based Art Sound
Session at the basketball court in Makhaza (opposite Desmond Mpilo Tutu
Hall - adjacent to Makhaza Centre). I made my debut performance that day - and
I flunked due to stage fright and lack of rehearsals. He encouraged me to practice
continuously and also to improve my confidence.
Even though I do not know him very well, the news that he passed on came as a
shock.
I captured one of his performances with my 7.2
megapixels second hand digital camera. Here is the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uIwYYD5PeuE
Written by:
Amalahle Ashushu
Ndiyabulela
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