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SEE PICS: Caiphus Semenya and Letta Mbulu launch an arts academy

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Our February cover stars Caiphus Semenya and Letta Mbulu have launched an arts academy, The National Academy of Africa’s Performing Arts (NAAPA). The academy is the iconic couple’s brainchild and was created to play the role of an educational institution and encourage the community to pursue a career in the arts.

The school is at the newly refurbished Soweto Amphitheatre, in Jabulani. The launch was a star-studded affair with the minister of Arts and Culture, Nathi Mthethwa, John Kani, Jerry Mofokeng and Sello Maake-KaNcube.

Congratulations to Caiphus Semenya and Letta Mbulu! We can’t wait to witness the talent from the academy.

 

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The Great @kay_semenya giving an overview of the #NaapaInAfrica project at the Launch. @hmentertainments

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Minister Mthethwa of Arts and Culture – Strategic reflections on the role of the Arts in Society #NaapaInAfrica @hmentertainments

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SEE ALSO: Letta Mbulu’s childhood home to become a heritage site

 

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Artists and Invited Guests are in high Spirits at the #NaapInAfrica Launch @sellomkn @hmentertainments

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