Manthe Ribane
Manthe Ribane is an artist, performer, and musician based in South Africa and the Creative Director at 113 Studios. OkayAfrica described her as a "master of Afrofuturism" in her style and aesthetic.[1]
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 Ribane in 2016 | |
| Occupation(s) | Artist, performer, musician |
Dazed wrote that, of the many performance mediums for which Ribane is known, her dance was her "most imaginative and magnetic".[2] Well-known in South Africa's dance scene, she has mastered styles including pantsula, crumping, and voguing. She danced for Die Antwoord on tour.[2] In 2019, she choreographed La Maison Noir: The Gift And The Curse, a visual novel by Petite Noir.[1]
As a musician, Ribane has collaborated with rapper Spoek Mathambo. With Hyperdub producer Okzharp, she released a gqom EP in 2016[2] and a debut R&B-influenced album, Closer Apart, in 2018.[3][1]
References
- "OkayAfrica's 100 Women: Manthe Ribane". OkayAfrica. 2019. Retrieved December 31, 2019.
- Alemoru, Kemi (April 24, 2018). "Manthe Ribane – Dazed 100". Dazed. Retrieved December 31, 2019.
- Cardew, Ben (July 14, 2018). "Okzharp & Manthe Ribane: Closer Apart". Pitchfork. Retrieved December 31, 2019.
Further reading
- Bila, Anthony. "MAnthE RibANE". Nataal. Retrieved December 31, 2019.
- Durosomo, Damola (October 5, 2015). "'Dear Ribane' Is the Future Of Electronic Performance Art Music Videos". OkayAfrica. Retrieved December 31, 2019.
- Goldner, Sam (July 4, 2018). "Okzharp & Manthe Ribane blend South African and UK sounds into something intimate and universal". Fact Magazine. Retrieved December 31, 2019.
- Hlalethwa, Zaza (March 2, 2018). "The Cosmic wayfarers: Dear Ribane". Mail & Guardian. Retrieved December 31, 2019.
- Jason, Stefanie (January 14, 2015). "South African Art: 9 Women To Watch In 2015". OkayAfrica. Retrieved December 31, 2019.
- Kekana, Chrizelda (March 28, 2018). "Sho Madjozi, Nakhane & Manthe Ribane will rep SA at AfroPunk US". TimesLIVE. Retrieved December 31, 2019.
- Mkhabela, Sabelo (June 19, 2018). "First Listen: Okzharp & Manthe Ribane Preach Perseverance on 'Why U In My Way'". OkayAfrica. Retrieved December 31, 2019.
- Robertson, Clare (August 20, 2018). "9 Times Manthe Ribane's Style Stole Our Heart". Cosmopolitan SA. Retrieved December 31, 2019.
- Steyels, Mike (July 10, 2018). "Defying Borders, Genres and Mediums: The Multimedia World of Manthe Ribane, Okzharp & Chris Saunders". OkayAfrica. Retrieved December 31, 2019.