THE HIGH PRIESTESS
THE HIGH PRIESTESS
Nina Simone Revival Revue
Created by Odidi Mfenyana Performed as ODIDIVA
ART OF DUPLICITY
"I want a career like Nina Simone...like her with a loyal following….
Nina Simone had a long career, travelling far and wide, respected by all but still being able to speak her mind, as a political activist, respected even while at times behaving outrageously..."
This was answer that clinched my first Artist Management deal. It would prove to be the spark that ignited Odidi Mfenyana's and later Odidiva's professional career as a force in Cape Town's cultural nightlife.
Our first project,Faith In Poison my seminal one man show; was nightclub savvy cabaretshow for British American Tobacco debuting at exclusive Lucky Strike events in Johannesburg and Cape Town South Africa. My sophomore solo show, Rhythms Down My Spine refined and embellished Faith In Poison pushing a 21st Century Afro-Futurist trope best described by Suzy Bell for the Cape Times:
" Its the new urban-reality...Odidi Mfenyana...A gospel saint of the clubbing scene, a preacher of reconcialiation through pop-culture, a slam poet, a rap star, a rock star "
The rave review would prove to be the tipping point that influenced predicating critical mass. This came in the collaboration of Rythmns Down My Spine with Brett Bailey's creative genius to conceive the experimental theatrical spectacle House of the Holy Afro in 2004. The show became an immediate hit touring Internationally for 9 years, on 3 continents, over 13 countries and 22 cities.
In The High Priestess Odidi Mfenyana as Odidiva returns to the origins of his craft; seamlessly blending poetry, prose, political satire, stand-up comedy with showstopping vocal performances accompanied by footage of Nina Simone's last interview on BBC Hardtalk 2002. The High Priestess is ODIDIVA invoking the fierce spirit of Nina Simone.
Exclusive Launch Thursday 3 October 2019 20h00 - 22h00
LIMITED SEASON ENDS Thursday 28 November 2019.
Booking Essential capacity
Tickets R250 including complementary Expresso Martini by World Champion Mixologist 2019 Brent Parramore
Inside The Art of Duplicity a best kept secret
Inside The Art of Duplicity a best kept secret
from the unique perspective of South African Pop Culture and Personal History, The High Priestess, is quintessential nu-cabaret; old school charm & sorcery of imagination with new evocative innovation.
The Art of Duplicity thus has it's Coup d'Grace to it's groundbreaking Chef d'Oever…
The High Priestess.
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