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TUPAC’S MOM TO VISIT SOUTH AFRICA NEXT MONTH: Afeni Shakur to scatter son’s ashes in Soweto and hopes to meet with Nelson Mandela.
*Afeni Shakur, the mother of slain rapper Tupac Shakur, will visit South Africa from Sept. 10 through Sept. 18 to mark the 10th anniversary of her son’s passing, as previously reported.
With her sister Gloria Cox and daughter Set Shakur in tow, Afeni Shakur will scatter some of Tupac’s ashes in the town of Soweto, the birthplace of South Africa’s struggle against apartheid.
Afeni, who once served as a section leader for the Black Panther Party, will be honored for her contribution as an activist for the rights of black people and the oppressed as well as for her bringing her son’s ashes to Africa.
"I feel blessed to be able to visit South Africa, especially Soweto,” Afeni said in a statement. “Events that happened there are so much a part of our history and it will be an honor for my son to rest in this special place -- the birthplace of the South African struggle for democracy.”
Also during her visit, Shakur will meet with South African Kwaito star and actor Zola. As previously reported, the musician and activist will record vocals to be featured along side Snoop Dogg and the late Tupac on a 10th Anniversary CD.
Additionally, Afeni is hoping to meet with former South African president Nelson Mandela, as she works to develop a relationship between the Nelson Mandela Foundation and the Tupac Amaru Shakur Foundation.
“Nelson Mandela's contribution to the people of South Africa has been immeasurable and I look forward to helping with his work all over the country," Afeni said.
The return of Tupac Amaru Shakur's remains to the birthplace of his ancestors will be celebrated in a traditional African ceremony with a praise singer on the 10th anniversary of his death, Sept. 13. In attendance will be prominent political leaders, the South African government, representatives of the Tupac Amaru Shakur Foundation and guests of the Shakur family.
In other Tupac news, the British Film Institute and National Film Theater will present an educational study focused on the rapper’s film work. Entitled "Tupac Shakur Reinterpreted," the 13-day London study will begin Sept. 15 and screen among his films 1992’s “Juice” and “1997’s Gridlock’d.” The purpose of the event is to examine the rapper’s movies as they relate to hip hop, his fans and mainstream media culture. “Reinterpreted” is scheduled to run through Sept. 28.
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