Latest articles on Tumi Molekane

Slice of Life: Transcending sorrow through music

Article Carl Collison - 1 Sep 2017

"My father’s death was something I’ve learnt to live through. I had time to process it, so writing it was not really very emotional for me"

Tumi Molekane: The return of the king

Article Sabelo Mkhabela - 6 Aug 2015

After numerous pushbacks and a title change, Tumi Molekane talks to the M&G about his latest album, "Return of the King", and its enigmatic sound.

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Entertainment news: DJ Sbu dumped & dissed, Carters fund #blacklivesmatter

Article Arts Desk - 18 May 2015

From DJ Sbu's drama to Tumi Molekane's new mixtape and Beyonce and Jay Z aiding resistance movements in the US, here's our entertainment round up.

The soaps, celebs and scandals that kept us enthralled in 2014

Article Arts Desk - 17 Dec 2014

From body politics to black bodies in chains, from Beyoncé to Banting, these are the stories that sent the internet into overdrive this past year.

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Rapper Tumi Molekane – ‘I knew the video would offend people’

Article Staff Reporter - 24 Nov 2014

Following Simphiwe Dana's scathing tweets about a photo of the star holding women by hair leashes, Molekane says the imagery aims to tell a story.

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Creative Showcase: Taking another look at society with MADEYOULOOK

Article Staff Reporter - 24 Nov 2014

From Tumi Molekane's 'In Defence of my Art' to illustrations by Albino Creations, here's your round up of the showcases in SA's creative community.

Tumi cranks up the volume

Article Staff Reporter - 27 Sep 2013

Since splitting with his band, the poet and rapper has been exploring new avenues on the continent.

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