The musicians organised shows at the Lizard Lounge on Friday and Saturday dedicated to the Zimbabwean musician. Juba, who played with the local group, Abraxas, was also a renowned saxophonist. The likeable muso died last December. Some of the musicians who lined up for the weekend shows included Lekofi Sejeso, John Selolwane, Lister Boleseng, Punah Gabasiane, Nunu, Ndingo Johwa, Citie, Steppin Razor and Tsilo Baitsile.
The manager of Lizard Lounge, Soares Katumbela, said part of the proceeds from the shows were donated to Juba's family, adding that it was quite a successful event. Katumbela said Johwa and Steppin Razor performed with their full bands while Tsilo and Selolwane rendered some of the blues songs that Juba used to perform. Katumbela, who was moved by the weekend shows, said the musicians showed their solidarity. He said it was the first time to have local jazz musicians jamming together, adding that they were not paid for the shows. He said this showed that they were touched by Juba's death. He said the musicians organised everything by themselves. He said it was the Abraxas Band, which came up with the idea. Abraxas was also the main act during the weekend shows. He noted that Juba had performed with the Gaborone based group for more than 10 years.
