This past Saturday saw an assortment of people enjoying themselves in a conscious and positive show dubbed Levi’s® Rage for the Revolution, spearheaded by the iconic clothing brand Levi’s®. The annual HIV/AIDS campaign withstood a few minor glitches, like the terrible rainy weather, and few technical fallaces, to a sounding success. And succeed it did as young people rejoiced and had fun whilst educating themselves about the dangers of HIV/AIDS and how to stay positive whether infected or affected. Helping spread the gospel were entertainers including Tidal Waves, Malaika, aKing, Ntando, L'Vovo, Flat Stanley, and DJ's Euphonik and Oskido.
It was entertainment galore as people of different cultures and backgrounds gathered to support an initiative that is very much needed in curbing this monster disease. Every musician that graced the stage had a message of support, sympathy, and compassion, whether relayed through their music or literal utterances. Da Les, the MC for the event, played his part too with his positive and encouraging words, even giving us a mini-performance during one of the breaks.
My highlight for the day has to be Tidal Waves (there were amazing with their authentic and smooth reggae sounds), L'Vovo (I finally got to understand why people go crazy over him and his music, he has such charm and appeal when he does his thing on stage), Malaika (wow, a world class performance from you, especially enjoyed Bongani doing Marvin Gaye's classic Sexual Healing, the brother can really sing - don't go solo though, both of you, you are fine just the way you are, LOL) and a group of brass and drum players that took the venue by storm during the breaks. It was so moving seeing the audience join these guys, singing and dancing to what was played through the horns. There were also a group of "magicians" taking turns amusing us with their tricks. The organisers need to be greatly commended and praised for that idea because we were never bored. If a musician was setting up for their performance, there was always something to occupy you, in terms of entertainment. I can't imagine what it would have been like during those glitches mentioned above if they didn't have such a contingency plan.
Overall, it was a fun-filled day. Not only about fun, but with a strong focus on awareness about a subject that has scarred the world over. Thank you Speakerscorner and Levi’s® for inviting us to share such an occasion. Melanie and Alison, you ladies are both stars shining bright (by the way, your son is so handsome Alison, and he is going to be great when he grows up, could gather from the pictures you showed me).
Continuing on the awareness trail, if you are having sexual relations, please go and get tested. It may sound like a cliche, but it's real and is the only truth, it's better knowing your status than dying in the dark. I don't mean to preach, but we have lost too many of our young potential heroes to HIV/AIDS, and we can only beat it by making a stand, just like Levi’s® is doing.
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