Africa it’s our time!!!
Performing arts activities between 2015 – 2020
I have worked with productions and performances as performing artist over the years, such as The Dim-Dep Musical, the Dim Dep Enviro Blitz and a ‘book launch in concert’ for example, presented in the Playhouse Opera Theatre in Durban, many produced by Sagiya Foundation.
Performances in the past I participated in, included musical events in 2015 at MITH (Music in The Hills) in Hilton, right up until 2019, which included performances at The Playhouse Opera Theatre, Sibaya Casino – Izulu Theatre and other events such as MITH (Music In The Hills) locally.
Before and during the lockdown, I focused on composing songs for ‘edutainment’ (education through entertainment) projects, to present and perform at seminars, business breakfasts, conferences and music festivals, I was invited to participate in a virtual jazz concert on the 8th of November 2020, during this lockdown, which I was very humbled and grateful to be part of.
Working virtually is the ‘new normal’. The potential for local, regional and global markets creates awareness, but yet to be seen how real revenue can be made locally right now, during the current COVID-19 pandemic still in full force in most countries, continents and communities.
Time is running out!!! Climates are changing! It’s now the time, to really start taking care of our little piece of the planet. Utilising the Sport, Arts and Culture industry, getting people back into the outdoors, ‘educate’ and help ‘heal our world’. Sending messages of ‘hope’ locally, and globally. Working together as a ‘team’ we will then ‘cope’ with frustrations and challenges. Can’t you see that it’s time to ‘clean-up’ our Country. All citizen’s together for your Community.
Prof Anthony Rippon’s ‘hit’ song/poem launched in 2016: ‘Too Blind to See’.
Can’t you see it’s time to ‘clean-up’ our Country. All citizens together for your Community.
More about Prof Anthony Rippon and YouTube video links to follow:
BIOGRAPHY
Prof Anthony Rippon has obtained extensive experience over the years, in government, business, education and in the non-profit sector.
Over the years Prof Anthony has worked in government, business and volunteered to give direction to numerous Civil Society Organisations. These includes Community Based Organisations (CBOs) focusing in the business, transport, environmental, tourism and arts and culture sectors.
Over the years developed a passion for the environment and tourism, whilst continuing to pursue his interests and further research in strategic community development and ‘edutainment’ (education through entertainment). He is a semi-retired strategist, consultant, coach, academic and musician, currently strategic advisor for an arts and culture organisation.
Industries worked in, included small business as entrepreneur, transport, environmental, tourism, educational and the arts and culture industries. His own businesses ranged from taking over a going concern (coffee shop), setting up a biltong chain of franchise outlets, together with a consortium a property development and has initiated business, marketing and management consultancies.
His qualifications include a D. Com (Strategic Management) focusing on a strategic approach for facilitating community development in South Africa, M. Com (Strategic Management) specializing in the non-profit sector, B. Com Hons. (Marketing Management) and B. Com (Industrial Psychology). He studied mostly part-time, whilst working in a variety of industries in the small, medium and corporate environments and completed most of his studies at the University of Johannesburg (UJ) between the years 1987 and 2005.
Finally, he enjoys playing guitar and singing, as well as, being part of an environmental theatre production in the past, from time to time titled: Dim-Dep The Musical: “Faces of Environmental Success”. Developed and produced by Mr Atlas Philani Duma, founder of Sagiya Foundation.
Together, Atlas and Prof Anthony have a common vision, mission with objectives to develop strategies to educate through entertainment (‘edutainment’), which focuses on highlighting environmental issues of concern that will motivate, mobilize, uplift and inspire our citizens to clean-up and care for their Country, Cities and Communities. Please refer to my performing arts profile which includes website address: www.sagiyafoundation.co.za for any further details.
Africa it’s our time!!!
The Dim Dep: Enviro Blitz – a Strategic Community Development and Environmental Awareness Outreach 2017 (Clean-up and care for our environment Project)
‘One Life, One Earth.’
Gallery:
The Musical Launch June 2016 (Environmental Month) – At the Botanic Gardens in Durban
YouTube links:
The following YouTube links for both live and recorded versions are as listed on the Music in Africa website connecting many artists on the African continent and globally: www.musicinafrica.com
Many more can be seen in YouTube and to receive updates press the subscribe button in YouTube.
You can follow Prof Anthony Rippon on FACEBOOK – https://www.facebook.com/tony.rippon/about_details
Contact details for bookings or more information:
Email: r.anthonyedward@yahoo.com and or +27 65 917 2909
MLI Music (Vermaaklikheid en Ontspannings Gids Suid Afrika) 
Thank you Dirk and team to introduce myself ii is highly appreciated. God bless to MLI House of Music and it’s talented team and may the organization grow to become a major player in communication in our beautiful country, South Africa, on our awesome continent Africa and across the world during this challenging time.
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Prof Anthony Rippon, thank you very much for the compliment. Much appreciated
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The most humble person doing so much for the performing arts and our planet.
It was an absolute honour and pleasure to share the vision of such a dynamic yet humble person.
Prof Anthony, thank you for sharing your information with me or MLI House of Music
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