Kapuka (Griselinia littoralis) is a small to medium-sized evergreentree growing up to 20 m tall, though often much less, particularly in coastal exposure. It is native to New Zealand, where it typically grows in coastal locations. It is widely cultivated both in New Zealand and in other areas with mild oceanic climates such as Britain, where it is valued for its tolerance of salty sea gales. The leaves are alternate, leathery, yellow-green, 5-9 cm long, oval with a smooth margin.
There are altogether six species in the genus Griselinia, found as well as in New Zealand, also in South America, a classic example of the Antarctic flora. Another New Zealand species, G. lucida, differs from G. littoralis in larger leaves, to 12-18 cm long. The South American species are G. carlomunozii, G. racemosa, G. ruscifolia and G. scandens.
The genus was often placed in the Cornaceae (dogwood family) in the past, but differs from that in many features; although retained in the same order Cornales here, it may not even belong in that, possibly being more closely related to the Apiales.
The album addressed street crime, tribalism, politics and Africa's conflicts.
Their popularity started to wane with the rise of Kapuka and Genge which were dancable and raunchy which a huge percentage of the youth prefer to the to listen to other than philosophical music.
Fm radio stations are reluctant to play socially conscious music typical of Kalamashaka leading to their fall from fame.
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