Sat, 19 May 2012 08:32:16 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.3 http://www.afropolitan.co.za/features-a-columns/mamelang-mamela/237-women-in-the-arts-a-stereotyped-lot.html   Many black female South African musicians have also not had easy lives. Thandi Klaasen carries scars on her face, arms and body, and the late Brenda Fassie faced many demons as we know so well thanks to extensive coverage in the press. Female artists – and black ones in particular – face serious challenges that include abuse, exploitation and oppression. Women in the music industry often end up as back-up singers rather than taking centre stage, and their salary expectations are also... Mamelang Mamela Fri, 19 Aug 2011 11:56:48 +0100 http://www.afropolitan.co.za/features-a-columns/mamelang-mamela/188-african-visual-arts-perpetuating-negative-stereotypes-or-reflecting-the-continents-grim-reality.html They have love, joy and happiness or anger, jealousy and rage. But they are, mostly, dehumanised and reduced to victims of colonialism, apartheid, racism and the betrayal of African politicians and government.What I find disappointing and frustrating about African arts is two patterns. Firstly, Africans are, mostly, portrayed as less than human because of degrading material circumstances. Secondly, they are always portrayed as poor, unequal, corrupt and engaged in war and political crime. In fact... Mamelang Mamela Wed, 06 Jul 2011 16:33:55 +0100 http://www.afropolitan.co.za/features-a-columns/mamelang-mamela/163-arts-and-culture-will-the-real-leaders-please-raise-their-hands.html In most instances, we find that too many people who hold top management positions are mistaken for leaders. With the rise of majority rule in the last 17 years, one would expect blacks, if you like, to assert their power and influence in leadership. There is no doubt that the ruling party, the African National Congress, has long unveiled a clear manifesto on the way forward.That manifesto is to create jobs, fight unemployment and crime and make inroads into a meaningful stake in the economy throu... Mamelang Mamela Tue, 05 Jul 2011 11:02:59 +0100 http://www.afropolitan.co.za/features-a-columns/mamelang-mamela/151-a-nation-without-artistic-heroes.html Mamelang Mamela Thu, 02 Jun 2011 08:04:50 +0100