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Gigi Lamayne praises Minister Gayton McKenzie after recent encounter

Posted on October 8, 2025
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Gigi Lamayne meets Gayton McKenzie

Rapper Gigi Lamayne has joined a growing number of local artists showing appreciation for Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, after what she described as an uplifting and meaningful meeting.

The Feelin’ U hitmaker took to Instagram to share a video of her interaction with the minister, tagging @gaytonmck, @proudly.sa, and @artsculturesa.

The short clip captured a cheerful exchange that many fans interpreted as a sign of strengthening ties between the hip-hop community and the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture.

“What a fun minister… what an impactful minister. A showcase. A voice. Words cannot fathom,” Gigi captioned the post.

Her followers responded positively, with many encouraging deeper collaborations between the government and artists on issues like touring, event safety, and creative funding.

See video of the meetup below:

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