SA Artists, Politicians fire back at Press, Support Brown
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J’burg, South Africa – Political activists and musicians are teaming up once more in South Africa to fight against a new injustice: The persecution of Chris Brown. Johannesburg has one the second largest crime rate in the world, second only to Kingston Jamaica. Rape, robbery and murder are everyday experiences, and violence against women and children is the norm. So when the news came to this metropolis that American radio stations were boycotting Chris Brown’s music for his alleged assault against Rhianna, many of the city’s heavy hitters were stunned.
“Do American companies fire CEO’s for beating up their wives?” asked one politician. “I can tell you in all honesty that there is a man who runs a large corporation slapping his wife in the face, right now, for walking in on him and his mistress during their sexy time.”
Many kwaito (South African rappers) stars are of the same opinion, but look at the decision to boycott Brown from a different angel.
“I think they (the American radio stations) are all hypocrites,” says Thabo Biko. “When you think about it, I Believe I Can Fly is one of the most played songs at any given kindergarten graduation. I don’t think any of us would disagree that there is no less safe place for a 6 year old girl than at R. Kelly’s house.”
What was T. Biko getting at?
“My point is, even after Kels was accused of (and tried for) urinating on a small girl before sexing her, we were all ‘stepping in the name of love’ in our white linen suits,” he continues.
He goes on to say that at least Rhianna could walk away from the beating.
“The smell of urine, now that’s something you can’t easily get out of your hair.”
Many J’burg males agree with their idols/leaders, and surprisingly, so do some women.
“I think it should be up to the individual to decide if they want to listen to his (Brown’s) records or not,” said Khadijah Kefentse, a civil servant. “I don’t think we should all suffer because one girl was beaten up. I mean, Jacob Zuma raped a woman…possibly more…but he still needs to run the country!”
Khadijah is sure that a cash settlement will make the matter go away quickly. She muses over Michael Jackson’s troubles with keeping his hands out of little boys pants, and how forgiving most of the world has been since then. She is confident that if the media can move on from Jackson fondling the privates of little blond boys, they will surely forgive Brown for beating up a female immigrant from Barbados.
*It should be remembered that Jackson is one of Chris’ idols. Hmmmm….
The activists are hoping that the radio stations will see it their way, and soon. In the meantime, South African men are showing their support for the talented singer by staging dance-offs and lip syncing parades all around the country.
