MUSIC legends to unite for a special night of celebration and tribute.
This will happen when they take the stage in honour of Mzansi music icon Abigail Kubeka.
The honorary event will take place on Saturday, 5 July and promises to be a powerful night filled with soul-stirring performances, deep appreciation, and cultural pride.
The 85-year-old Abigail from Orlando West in Soweto is being honoured for 68 years of excellence in the South African music, arts, and cultural industry.
The event will bring together some of the country's most beloved and respected musical figures who will pay homage to Abigail's extraordinary legacy in the entertainment industry.
Among the performers are legendary hitmakers Sipho "Hotstix" Mabuse, Yvonne Chaka Chaka, Vusi Mahlasela and more.
The Department of Sports, Arts and Culture will be hosting the event at the State Theatre in Tshwane.
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Speaking recently on SABC news, Mme Abigail said she's over the moon especially because it's been done by her country.
"It's such an honour and I thank my honorable minister and the deputy minister for putting this programme and honoring us. It shows that we are being recognised and seen. Now the question is that have we done enough and are the people happy," she said.
She said she also thanks God.
"I thank the Almighty because it's God given and thank Him, for we were able to do what He asked us to do," she said.
She said they will all be celebrating and thanking God.
Deputy Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture Peace Mabe said it hasn't been easy planning the Van Tuka programme.
"It took us almost six months planning for this, but I thank the people who helped with this, without them we wouldn't be here. We have a long line-up of over 24 artists that will be coming to honour Mama Abigail," she said.
Mabe said it's going to be a night of music, laughter and celebration.
"This needs a proper celebration."
