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Laliboi hopes the album inspires other children accept their heritage and not be afraid of who they are. (Button Konopi)

Laliboi channels his heritage

The Xhosa rapper’s journey to making his first album drew on his family’s indentity

Themba Kriger

Pop stars: Duo Simangaliso Mfula and Nyameko Nkondlwane are the masterminds behind Radio 123 and what they call Mandela pop

Radio 123 takes its music to the people

Radio stations aren’t giving the duo the airtime so they’re taking their love to taverns and festivals

Sabelo Mkhabela