I do not understand the furore surrounding Ras Dumisani. I personally think it was quite entertaining. I couldn't stop laughing when I saw it for the first time.
Yes I understand that the national anthem is the national pride and it should be respected. However if you look at the circumstances surrounding the nomination of Ras Dumi to sing the anthem, you'd understand that Dumi is not at fault. It turns out that Dumisani was recommended by the South African embassy in France. Their explanation for choosing him is that he was the only available South African artist on their database. After this explanation who can honestly blame Ras Dumisani. Certainly not me!
Truth be told, what did people expect from a reggae singer - Luciano Pavarotti? Ras was ask to sing and that's what he did. Anything else is irrelevant. The Springboks are blaming him for the lost - how lame! The YCL wants him arrested - how pathetic! I bet the same people baying for Ras Dumi's blood can't even sing the whole of national anthem.
I think we should rather address real issues rather than use Dumi as a scapegoat...and that issue is that South Africa is far from being united.
I say big ups to Ras Dumi. He did what he needed to do and he shouldn't be apologetic about it.
