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Rasta received a life-size statue of him by fellow artist Lungelo Gumede
lifestyle

A taste of his own medicine? Rasta receives a life-size statue [photos]

Rasta the artist has shared two portraits he created on the late gospel singer Deborah Fraser
Celeb News

Deborah Fraser or Mother Theresa? Tweeps unsure of Rasta’s new portrait

Rasta
Celeb News

Rasta recalls paintings ahead of ‘biggest’ solo exhibition in Johannesburg

Rasta received a life-size statue of him by fellow artist Lungelo Gumede
Celeb News

A taste of his own medicine? Rasta receives a life-size statue [photos]

Rasta the artist has shared two portraits he created on the late gospel singer Deborah Fraser
Celeb News

Deborah Fraser or Mother Theresa? Tweeps unsure of Rasta’s new portrait

Rasta
Celeb News

Rasta recalls paintings ahead of ‘biggest’ solo exhibition in Johannesburg

Rasta
Soapies

‘The Black Door’ commissions Rasta to produce risqué artwork [LOOK]

By Rae Seleme19-04-2022 11:37

E.tv’s raunchy new series – ‘The Black Door’- which is produced by Mandla N has asked popular artist – Rasta to draw some risqué artwork.

rasta-black-coffee
Celeb News

‘One of your best’: Rasta honours Black Coffee with a celebratory portrait

By Marilynn Manuel09-04-2022 09:45

Rasta has proven he has what it takes after painting a portrait of Black Coffee to celebrate the DJ’s recent Grammy Award win.

Rasta shares a tribute to Zola 7
Celeb News

Rasta shares Zola 7 portrait and message: ‘It’s time to forgive and forget’

By Megan van den Heever16-03-2022 13:35

Rasta has shared a tribute to living legend Zola 7, in which he asks South Africans to ‘forgive and forget’ the sick star’s past…

Rasta Citi Lyts
Celeb News

Rasta pays tribute to Citi Lyts: ‘Your contribution to music will be missed’

By Marilynn Manuel20-02-2022 21:40

Rasta has honoured rapper DJ Citi Lyts with one of his famous paintings. The rapper was gunned down on 14 February, last week.

Rasta
Celeb News

Rasta discusses his 400 portraits, trolls, TV adverts and role in ‘DiepCity’

By Rae Seleme31-01-2022 10:44

Rasta opens up about his ‘DiepCity’ role, trolls, 400 portraits, Chicken Licken TV advert and Ballantine’s whisky advert.

Rasta
Lifestyle

‘I’m so impressed’: Rasta basks in the success of his Chicken Licken ad

By Marilynn Manuel26-01-2022 14:15

Rasta The Artist says that he ‘might find himself acting one day’ after he successfully featured in a hilarious Chicken Licken ad.

Rasta paints portrait of Desmond Tutu
Entertainment

‘That was quick!’: Tweeps react to Desmond Tutu portrait by Rasta [photo]

By Megan van den Heever27-12-2021 06:23

‘Desmond Tutu or Tesmond Dutu?’: Tweeps are perplexed by the latest celebrity portrait by controversial artist Rasta …

Rasta has unveiled a portrait of Royal AM boss Shauwn Mkhize
Celeb News

‘Can’t beat ‘em, draw ‘em’: Rasta reveals Royal AM boss portrait [photo]

By Megan van den Heever22-12-2021 10:35

Die-hard Kaizer Chiefs fan Rasta conceded defeat against Royal AM football club with a portrait of boss lady Shauwn Mkhize…

Rasta FW de Klerk
Celeb News

Rasta unveils his FW de Klerk portrait – and tweeps are annoyed [photo]

By Megan van den Heever22-11-2021 16:37

Rasta has angered South African tweeps again – this time for doing a ‘good job’ on his portrait of late president FW de Klerk…

Tweeps want Rasta to paint FW de Klerk
Art and Artists

‘Your time is now’: Tweeps urge Rasta to paint portrait of FW de Klerk

By Megan van den Heever11-11-2021 20:21

A number of tweeps are begging controversial artist Lebani ‘Rasta’ Sirenje to try his hand at painting a portrait of the late FW de Klerk.

Rasta Exclusive
Art and Artists

Exclusive: Rasta talks art, his critics PLUS how much money he makes

By Marilynn Manuel18-08-2021 17:11

In an exclusive interview, Rasta the Artist speaks about being a father, how much money he makes and what he thinks about those who criticise his work…

Rasta Killer Kau tribute
Celeb News

‘This is perfect’: Rasta pays a decent tribute to amapiano star Killer Kau

By Marilynn Manuel12-08-2021 09:39

With so many celebs sadly passing away, it seems Rasta is getting all the practise he needs. He just painted the late Killer Kau and SA actually like it.

Rasta Malema
Celeb News

Haibo! Rasta paints Shona, leaves SA disappointed

By Marilynn Manuel08-08-2021 20:05

Rasta The Artist seemingly doesn’t get enough criticism. The artist was once again dragged, this time for his tribute to Shona Ferguson…

Rasta Artist
Celeb News

‘Our golden girl T’: Tatjana Schoenmaker gets a Rasta-style shoutout

By Marilynn Manuel05-08-2021 10:58

Rasta got many mixed reactions for his Tatjana Schoenmaker painting. Mzansi also warned him against painting Shona Ferguson…

LesDaChef got Rasta treatment
Art and Artists

SA can’t deal: LesDaChef gets a taste of Rasta’s medicine

By Marilynn Manuel21-07-2021 15:37

Controversial SA painter Rasta the artist has left may people undecided after he paid tribute to late chef LesDaChef with a portrait. Take a look and see for yourself…

Rasta the artist
Celeb News

‘I know you not done’ – Fans of Steve Kekana unimpressed with Rasta

By Rae Seleme13-07-2021 17:00

Tweeps threatened Rasta the artist recently when he painted the late Steve Kekana. They want him to redo the painting of the late musician.

Benni McCarthy
Lifestyle

Rasta at it AGAIN! Artist paints AmaZulu’s Benni McCarthy – PICTURES

By Ernest Makhaya08-06-2021 12:30

Lebani Sirenje, popularly known as ‘Rasta The Artist’, has made AGAIN made the headlines, this time for painting AmaZulu coach Benni McCarthy.

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