Got in touch with a man who always played hide and see with me.
He's the founder and former chairman of hip hop cares foundation, He is
one of the few I know that has nothing but a dream to see BGF hip hop movement
penetrating the main stream, selfless when coming to giving to the community. His
name is Mandisi Kekana AKA Dizz
Wise: Sup Dizz?
Dizz: Nothing much ..what's up?
Wise:
I'm dope. You gonna be my victim or you go let me slide pass you again?
Dizz: Let's go ... Can't avoid u forever
Wise:
Hahaha ma man finally. And I know you don't need no introduction so we gonna
jump on it. You still very much part of hip hop cares foundation but now as a
former chairman that stepped down, how are things a HHC so far since the new
leadership got behind the helm?
Dizz: I have to admit that I see more confidence, more will to work for the community,
more communication and more commitment from our members. While the new
leadership is finding their feet I can say with confidence that they will take
us to higher heights
Wise: Ma man and how is it like to be away from the hot chair?
Dizz: The lights were too bright. I can see things a bit more clear now. I also
find my self working extra hard prove myself and worth to my new chairman. Now
that I am an additional member I have to follow protocol on everything as well
...its crazy but humbling. I now
understand our cause again as Hip Hop Cares. Why 3 years ago I even started
this foundation.
Wise: Lol I know the feeling. How is it like to have new edition on board?
Dizz: New people, new ideas, new clientele. These people have fresh
perspective. That's what growth is about
Wise: Tell us about the honour and acknowledgment of Kingdom Management.
Dizz: Funny enough I don't know much about it. The award was given to us at
Miss Mafate for uniting the community through music, nurturing talent and
giving back. I am humbled by this award coz it shows people see and appreciate
the team does. Personally I am not a fan of being awarded or congratulated for
HHC. I feel it is all our duty to give back to the community and help each
other. I don't want to be praised for human nature.
Wise: True that but unfortunately when someone is being human and do what is
good by nature, someone is watching and will definitely salute. Now as much as
we have big structures acknowledging and see the beauty of the organization, we
also have those who grew a habit of sitting on the organization's name whenever
they feel like relieving themselves, can you address that issue?
Dizz: I do not understand it. If anyone has figured it out let us know. What is
it that we have not provided?
(1)
The chairperson announced that there is an open door policy. Inbox him if you
have a problem. There people everyone is familiar with like Percy that one can
talk to or simply inbox our page.
(2) Why would someone say they love HHC then
talk ill of it? If we family like we say we are, why can't we talk to each other?
I
mean there is a procedure that one can follow every time they not happy.
Genesis and Actual League do so all the time. Their stuff is always sorted and
people think they are favoured.
(3)
You want Burgersfort to take you seriously as an artist but lack
professionalism. I have never seen Chyma complain about gig organizers before
consultation.
I
can tell that some of these rappers know they are not good enough to make
careers out of their music simply by the way they behave. If girls from Re
Basadi can encourage each other and build with Tebatso , why can't full grown
men do the same ?
Wise: Don't hurt em. On a point of professionalism how can we help our artists
to never let their personal vendettas be mixed up with their professional level
and professional structures?
Dizz: We need to have more conversations. We need more maturity. We as HHC can
only do so much. Other stakeholders need to be involved. I say we must work
with and support rappers who are ready to (1) listen (2) improve (3) take
action. We cannot allow a few
individuals to ruin the party for the rest mos?
I
can tell you that I had personal issues with Turm and Prism before but when its
crunch time we came together and held it down for Burgersfort.
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| WE DOING THIS FOR THEM |
Wise: Ma man I so hope we can reach that level where artists are willing to listen,
improve and act. What is new out of HHC that fans need to know about?
Dizz: HHC has opened its doors for events for the people by the people. Your
activity on our Facebook page and twitter determines the direction of the
organization. Play your part now.
We
also have a huge surprise waiting for our loyal community builders
Wise: The event is going back to Ubber right?
Dizz: By popular demand sir
Wise: 02 July it is. Man as much as we love and celebrate Hip Hop Cares Foundation, so we appreciate and celebrate your life. As I humbly thank you for
your time
Dizz: Thanks for giving us exposure.
Wise: It's our job ain't it?
Dizz: Its build season. It’s sowing time. The seeds we sowing now will rule BGF
in 2years
Wise: Ma man
Twitter @DIZZ KEKANA
Facebook page Dizz Kekana
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