The Konvo Show: Penuel In Conversation With Zwai Bala, Drakensberg Boys, TKZee, Losing My Religion

THE KONVO SHOW WITH ZWAI BALA

00:00 - INTRO
02:15 - Experience at Drakensburg School & Choir
15:35 - Does government invest enough in arts
18:54 - Importance of investing in our craft
24:25 - Thoughts on race & racism in SA
26:45 - The ‘Coloured’ term
30:00 - Colonialism & propaganda
33:35 - Letting go of stigma
38:10 - What led to leaving Christianity
44:20 - Why were you willing to start the journey
46:05 - Questioning religion
50:15 - Overcoming the anger phase
52:50 - The process of looking for a new home
58:05 - Do you hold African beliefs to the Christianity standard
1:00:50 - Do you question African practices
1:03:16 - Dealing with outcomes of one’s decisions
1:07:55 - Forced religion & cultural practices
1:13:55 - Will we ever get comfortable with truth
1:21:15 - Is peace more important than truth
1:24:50 - Would you go back to the church
1:27:30 - Are you Pro-Black
1:30:05 - Understanding the value of access
1:34:40 - Appreciating our lived experiences
1:38:50 - Closing comments
1:43:34 - ENDS

Compiled by Khwezi Ndlovu
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