Painting of Bob Mabena receives mixed reviews
Local artist Rasta, real name Lebani Sirenje, is once again causing controversy with his latest painting: a tribute to Bob Mabena.
Broadcast legend Bob Mabena recently passed away due to cardiac arrest and has since been laid to rest on Saturday.
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Now, local artist Rasta is once again causing a stir with his latest portrait depicting the late icon, which has the people divided.
Some people have come to the defence of the artist, while others have criticised his work, saying it's disrespectful.
Rasta is well known for his portraits of famous Mzansi faces, or as some would say, his interpretation of them.
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You can see the artwork and mixed Twitter reactions below:
Rasta is also here to pay tribute to The Jammer.
— POWER 98.7 (@Powerfm987) August 15, 2020
He painted a drawing to honour uncle Bob.#RIPBobMabena#BobMabenaFuneral pic.twitter.com/dbjhma2ESM
No Rasta no ✋🏾✋🏾 pic.twitter.com/KvAJLXeX4n
— Ⓐⓑⓤⓣⓘ (@Abuti_Katlego) August 15, 2020
While everyone is mourning for #BobMabena, Rasta is in his own world is mourning for Menzi Ngubane. #RIPBobMabena#RIPBobMabena pic.twitter.com/FAmF8pRuiM
— According to Jameson (@JamesonC_M) August 15, 2020
Rasta we thought you were improving 🥴🤯
— African Girl/Xhosa/Shona (@tshisamntwana) August 15, 2020
Main image courtesy of Twitter