South African Minister Pays Tribute to David Bowie for Championing Equality
Arts and Culture Minister Nathi Mthethwa has paid tribute to late musician David Bowie for championing the struggle for equality. “He spoke out and pointed out uncomfortable truths to those around him about racism. In so doing, he was an agent of change and a trailblazer in many different ways,” Minister Mthethwa said. Bowie passed […]
Arts and Culture Minister Nathi Mthethwa has paid tribute to late musician David Bowie for championing the struggle for equality.
“He spoke out and pointed out uncomfortable truths to those around him about racism. In so doing, he was an agent of change and a trailblazer in many different ways,” Minister Mthethwa said.
Bowie passed away on Sunday, just two days after his 69th birthday, after a long battle with cancer.
“David Bowie made a unique, inimitable contribution to pop music. He was a pathfinder and he had his finger on the pulse of our times. We shall miss him,” said the minister.
Minister Mthethwa described Bowie’s music as real and his lyrics, poetic and prophetic. He recently released his 28th studio album.
Bowie met Iman, the world’s first black supermodel, at a dinner party in Los Angeles in 1990 and they enjoyed 24 years of marriage before his passing. They had one daughter together, Lexi, who was born in 2000.
“He had this wonderful gift of being in the world but also in a different reality, two steps ahead. Our condolences go to his family, friends and fans at home and all over the world,” said Minister Mthethwa.
Partically sourced: SAnews.gov.za