The healing effect of music Maya Roze Dialogues  |  Maya Roze It is during occasions such as global celebrations like Fete De La Musique annual concerts that we are reminded of the healing nature of music. The importance of it in bringing together people from different backgrounds to jam to various genres of music, from afro-jazz, hip-hop, traditional music su... Posted on: Tuesday, 26 June, 2012

Should prostitution be legalized in Botswana? On The Flipside  |  Keletso Thobega Nowadays prostitution has gone beyond sexual parts- people now prostitute their values and souls. However, here, I am talking about sex. Have you ever wondered what benefit will prostitution be to Botswana, if regulated or decriminalized? Apart from using the law to protect "women of the night", is ... Posted on: Monday, 25 June, 2012

The demons of competition Maya Roze Dialogues  |  Maya Roze Competition is a gift and a curse to the elementary notion of dreams. Competition simply defined within this context is rivalry between two or more persons or groups for an object desired in common, usually resulting in a victor and a loser. Posted on: Friday, 22 June, 2012

Artists fight for identity as Africans Maya Roze Dialogues  |  Maya Roze Music and politics remain a confusing area of discussion especially with the research I have been doing. The politics for this part of these key themes is identity construction and individualism – a challenge that is seen amongst many local artists from its variations – fine art, digital art, litera... Posted on: Monday, 18 June, 2012

Polygamy On The Flipside  |  Keletso Thobega Polygamy is an old practice that has been common in different cultures, especially in Africa and the East. Polygamy is often more inscribed towards men, even though women can also have numerous men. However, given 'the numbers' and the fact that men and women are biologically different, polygamy is ... Posted on: Monday, 18 June, 2012

Batswana must have initiative On The Flipside  |  Keletso Thobega Though poverty and unemployment are a worldwide challenge, in Botswana it seems like there is no active commitment to empower young people. Botswana doesn’t offer an environment conducive for ambitious and enterprising people. Posted on: Monday, 11 June, 2012

Dark voices in the night Maya Roze Dialogues  |  Maya Roze Two ways of looking at it: the role of music in the political realm and the politics within musical contexts. Revolutionary songs from slave music, freedom songs to assassinations of musical greats such as John Lennon and Bob Marley are examples of the relationship between music and politics; with t... Posted on: Monday, 11 June, 2012

Commercialization of bogadi On The Flipside  |  Keletso Thobega Marriage is a social institution seemingly based on noble ideas of partnership and companionship. It is meant to provide comfort, pride, a sense of achievement, support structure and a happy home life. Over the past years, Botswana has experienced increasing divorce and declining marriage rate. Man... Posted on: Tuesday, 05 June, 2012

Let men be men and women be women On The Flipside  |  Keletso Thobega Post colonialism, and independence, we have seen more women being educated, making more money and becoming openly influential. It’s an advent of interesting social change and most women are bathing in the joys that come with advancing towards the pinnacle of liberation, freedom and social progressio... Posted on: Tuesday, 29 May, 2012

Finally, something Kosher! Maya Roze Dialogues  |  Maya Roze Positivity never killed anyone. It is a source of light, that flickering flame in a dark cold room, with a storm raging in ones head. I mean, I have started going to these sessions on Saturday nights, mainly because I hear the kind of music and dance like a fiend on steroids’. Also, the fact that pe... Posted on: Wednesday, 23 May, 2012