Manthe Ribane

South African artist, performer, and musician

Manthe Ribane
Ribane in 2016
Occupation(s)Artist, performer, musician
Ribane on her artistic process

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]

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

  1. ^ a b c "OkayAfrica's 100 Women: Manthe Ribane". OkayAfrica. 2019. Retrieved December 31, 2019.
  2. ^ a b c Alemoru, Kemi (April 24, 2018). "Manthe Ribane – Dazed 100". Dazed. Retrieved December 31, 2019.
  3. ^ 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.
  • Manthe Ribane on Instagram
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