Omama Abahlobisi Bomhlaba musical aims to spread the word about fighting GBV

23 August 2024 - 08:34
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Omama Abahlobisi Bomhlaba will set the stage alight.
Omama Abahlobisi Bomhlaba will set the stage alight.
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A star-studded Omama Abahlobisi Bomhlaba musical is set to dazzle fans.

The musical at the Playhouse Company in Durban on August 31 will see Durban Gen actress Mpume Mthombeni taking part.

Mpume, who starred in Durban Gen as Agatha Dlamini, is an award-winning stage and film actress from Umlazi in KwaZulu-Natal. She has performed multiple roles in theatre, radio, film and television, and received international acclaim for her one-woman performance in Tin Bucket Drum which toured New York.

Speaking to TshisaLIVE, event facilitator Mapule Mchunu said to honour women in the creative arts industry, a lot needs to be told through their craft.

"Women have many stories to tell, specially the street vendors, tailors and those in the corporate space," she said.

"Our goal is to break the silence, to educate and encourage young and old to use their skills to survive and spread the word internationally about South African women's power to fight gender-based violence (GBV)."

Mapule spoke about the challenges faced by theatre.

"Lack of financial assistance, ⁠unavailability of passionate and talented people, support from the industry itself. In most cases women in every sector are overlooked. There's this narrative that women belong in the kitchen."


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