The famed rapper Kid Tini, whose real name is Phiwe Unam Tini, is found hanging from the ceiling of an abundant building in the centre of Hillbrow.
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After impregnating his teenage girlfriend and not able to deal with the emotional turmoil that comes with the realisation of being a young father the famed rapper chooses to end his life. This is the gripping and shocking introduction to kid Tini’s latest music video “Cinga”.
The Story Line of “Cinga”
Rejected, vulnerable, lost some of the things, the girlfriend had been drowning in since discovering she was pregnant. Fearing never being able to come up for air because of societal judgement, ridicule and bringing shame to the family. In attempt to rewrite her fate she opted for a backstreet, illegal abortion.
Social Challenges Highlighted
Kid Tini opens up the lid to discuss issues commonly affecting the youth. In the story narrated, Kid Tini fearlessly addresses teen pregnancy, illegal abortions and depression. “My heart breaks every time a young person loses their life, how long do we tip toe around issues? Talking about real life doesn’t make us uncool- hip hop is about realness and this is what is happening in our community “the rapper said.
Studies found the following:
- 97 000 registered births were from young women aged between 15-19 as stated in the Recorded Live Births report of 2017 commissioned by Stats SA,
- The highest risk age group for suicide is between 10-19 with 38.3% percent of teens feeling hopeless to sought help or counselling,
- 31.5% of Teens have attempted suicide and Depression is a strong predictor for suicide attempt in adolescents as contained in studies by South African Anxiety and Depression Group (SADAG).
Asked why he chose such an unorthodox approach with his latest music video. The Eastern Cape born rapper explained.
“Artists my age raps about fun times and parties but no one writes about the consequences of such, My generation deals with a lot but are afraid to talk about abortions and depression and I want to start that conversation.”
Watch the Cinga music video below:
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