The Kasi Rap Bible is a perfectly timed Docu-series retrospective lens through the eyes and mouths of those that worked with the late legendary rapper; Pro Kid – Linda Mkhize who needs no introduction or to be lionised. Alongside the interviews is archival privy footage featuring the legend himself in Studio in The making of the Dankie San Album…
The film provides a backstage glimpse of his personal recording process and shares in the conception to birth of the Dankie San album as we honorably revisit and celebrate ‘Pro’ Linda Mkhize’s crowning achievement on his unforgettable 2007 album.
Promising a thorough examination of the undeniable influence an album of its caliber has had over the twelve years since its’ release as well as a look at the overall sweeping socio-cultural impact in inspiring the next generation of MCs and the general youth.
The documentary contains interviews of the rapper himself, exclusive behind-the-scenes footage and clips of Pro Linda Mkhize during the recording process featuring sit-downs with AKA, DJ Sbu, Dome, Omen, Tee Pee, Maggz, Kamza & Buks of Ivy League, Wandi of Loxion Kulca and appearances by Slikour, Bozza, Shugasmakx, Mapaputsi, Kwesta and Ntsiki Mazwai.
The critical virtual wander into the past comes at a momentous month and period when the youth of South Africa need to remind yourselves of the creative power you possess in shaping not only their own personal future but futures of industries as you carve and redefine your world post this year’s uncertainty. In ritualized celebration of his birthday anniversary it is also a call to the current pool of MCs to remember why they started.
Dankie San The Kasi Rap Bible brings a testament of the human-man behind the superhero lyricist that was PRO to your SABC 1 Mzansi Fo Sho screens on the 18th and 25th this June.
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