Die Antwoord to play themselves in upcoming sci-fi film
29 April 2013, 12:41
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Luke Morgan Britton
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South African rap troupe, Die Antwoord are set for appearances in an upcoming sci-fi film.
The Afrikaan-tongued duo, who released their most recent album, Ten$Ion, last year, will play themselves in a new movie by District 9 director Neill Blomkamp. Chappie has been dubbed as “sci-fi comedy”, with the hip-hop pair Yo-Landi Vi$$er and Ninja set for lead roles.
They will play live dates in London and Manchester during June. Those are in full below:
June
21 – Ritz, Manchester
22 – Brixton Academy, London
[via Pitchfork]
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