Anatii to use his ambassador role to spread message

24 year old rapper Anatii is honoured to have been chosen as one of the ambassadors for the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR).

He considers the opportunity to be another highlight not only in his career but his life.

“It is an absolute honour to be recognized by such a prestigious organisation such as the United Nations (and) to be an ambassador for a leading group helping displaced human beings all over the world.”

Aiding refugees is close to his heart.

“One of the closest reasons dear to my heart is the fact that my grandmother, Tenjiwe Mtintso, was a displaced national, due to the apartheid government. The stories she shares of living in exile for over 10 years, are touching as they lived on the kindness, sharing and tolerance of others who took them in.”

He wants to use music to spread a message, and wants to use it wisely.

“The biggest challenge is informing people about enlightenment without alienating them. So often it’s a lot easier to engage in the conversation through various mediums such as my music.”

Anatii has been tasked to write a song to help spread the message of tolerance. He is looking at creating a fun, fresh, current song to be enjoyed by all.