Happy Billy: Billy Monama says he’s satisfied with the rebrand of Rebirth of Ubuntu Concert. Picture: rebirth_of_ubuntu_concert_/Instagram Guitarist and event organiser Billy Monama says he is satisfied after rebranding his music concert over the weekend at the State Theatre. “I’m satisfied because everyone has accepted and they love this name.
Those who have known the brand are like, ‘congratulations on the new name’,” Monama tellsThe Citizen. In the days leading up to the concert, Monama expressed his irritation at the number of people who asked whether his concert was linked to Floyd Shivambu’s political party, the Afrika Mayibuye Movement. On Saturday, Monama changed his concert name from theMayibuye iAfrika Concertto theRebirth of Ubuntu Concert.
Monama’s music concert was established in 2023, while Shivambu’s party was established in September this year. The event organiser said he decided to rebrand because “I don’t want people to be confused with the new political party.” The event on Saturday was a celebration of South Africa’s rich music heritage. The concert started off with Monama thanking his partners and those who attended.
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The 20-piece orchestra, arranged and conducted by Grammy Award-winning producer Joe Arthur, mesmerised the audience throughout the show’s duration. The band first performed the national anthem, then followed with the original version.
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