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Mdantsane is a unique, vibrating, eclectic, African place. Follow us on a pilgrimage to Mdantsane to discover the street culture, fashion, food, people, music, homes, taverns, humor, businesses, history and what's hot in the second biggest township in South-Africa, located close to the city of East London in the Province of the Eastern Cape. Join us on this journey while we capture the spirit of this amazing place for you in the here and in the now. We are going to introduce you to many individuals, artists, musicians, groups and associations.
They are the HEROES OF DAILY LIFE. They are the people who create, innovate and improve their life and their stories deserve to be told. This is a place for only good and positive stories of humanity, that will send out a message of courage, endurance and strength to the world through their pictures and words.
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The Art Of African Sign Board Painting
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| Kings Hardware Store in Centani is getting a serious face lift |
E-Commerce, Internet-marketing, Search Engine Optimisation, Google-it, E-mail marketing, Podcats, Minicast - the list can be continued ad infinitum.
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| No efforts are spared - even if it involves a complicated act of balance |
But still, in Africa we paint the sign boards to attract a potential costumer's attention. It is one of the cheapest and most affordable ways to market your shop or product locally. There are troops of talented sign board painters out there.
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| Africans are doing it the African Way |
And that is truly, truly great !
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| Teamwork on the roof top of King Hardware Store In Kentani In the Transkei |
Bigger surfaces are dealt with in team spirit like here in Kentani at the Wild Coast where the wall of Kings Hardware trading store is getting a face lift !
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| It takes time.......and patience |
While the one paints, the other can rest. And vice versa.
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| Proudly South African |
Africa is a fantastic continent !
We salute you artists of Africa !
We salute you artists of Africa !
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