In 2010 Cornelius Chapewa Ngosa went on the journey of a lifetime. For 11 months he travelled with four other team members to 12 African countries. Together the team, known as Explore Africa and part of Global Challenge Expeditions, visited countries in East, North, and West Africa. They traversed the continent’s dusty streets in buses, matatu’s (East Africa taxis), aeroplanes, in the backs of bakkies, and any form of transport they could find. They witnessed the beauty of Africa, the sprawling savannah, the deserts, and the people — but they were also deeply struck by the challenges. The poverty, illiteracy, and harsh conditions, to name but a few.The vague stories of Africa’s challenges came into sharp focus. They formed into faces and names, they became friends.
For Cornelius, music is…
