Isikuti: making Mashemeji derby drum requires lizard skin, skilled fingers

The rays of the scorching sun are unforgiving as the fans mingle in calculated moves as they strode in the stadium. It is like watching two military bands marching towards each other, all blaring drum sounds and crashing cymbals.

The woodwind and string sections of their dance troupe left at home as both outfits tried to make their strong, simple tunes prevail. Any hint of a grace note is immediately drowned in a rude fanfare.