THE scourge of gender-based violence (GBV) is alarming in Mzansi.
As a result, rapper and TV host Shelton “Forbez” Salie and his industry friend Big Zulu have teamed up to host a celebrity boxing match to raise awareness against GBV.
The Clash of Chiefs is headlined by Mzansi’s renowned rapper Big Zulu in his first-ever celebrity boxing match with other stars.
Shelton (31) from Eersterust, Tshwane, told Daily Sun that the event hosted by Roy Jones Jr and Jodi Solomon aims to create awareness and educate on gender-based violence as they stand firmly against domestic abuse and rape.
"I will be headlining the halftime show performance. I am not fighting anyone though.
“Proceeds from this event will go to The First Hartley Shelter and Sonke Gender Justice to aid them in the mission to create change in South Africa and contest this fight through sports,” he said.
The much-anticipated event will take place at AJ's In The Park in Graighall Park, Randburg, on 23 April.
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Shelton said he wants people to live freely and be able to share their thoughts without being abused.
He said the event is an opportunity to unify people in Mzansi.
"I’m also focused on my music career. I have a new single now called THANDI which is about my longtime girlfriend and a celebration of our love,” he said.
The multi-talented will feature on Generations: The Legacy playing the character of Kenny, a feared gangster.
“I am continuing my journey as an entertainer and sharing my gifts.
"My message to everyone is to find balance in life, to find meaning in what you do and lastly, just never give up,” he added.
