Mokhuhlani is the new TAYA champion

Thapong overall winner Obed (middle) middle flanked by Mesh Moeti (right) and the DTC Botswana MD Tabake Kobedi. PIC KEBOFHE MATHE
Thapong overall winner Obed (middle) middle flanked by Mesh Moeti (right) and the DTC Botswana MD Tabake Kobedi. PIC KEBOFHE MATHE

Obed Mokhuhlani is the winner of the Thapong Artist of the Year Award. The Motswana artist, who is based in South Africa, beat 94 other contenders to win the prestigious award.

His craft piece titled Matshwaro put a smile on the creator’s face when it scooped the P35,000 winning prize on Thursday night.

Ogopoleng Kgomoethata, the runner up, pocketed P17,500 for his efforts.

Editor's Comment
Congratulations Anicia Gaothuse!

The contest had 10 beautiful young girls as finalists and unfortunately only one could wear the crown.The judges picked Anicia Gaothuse. To all those who feel their contestant should have won ahead of Anicia for whatever reason, hardly; the judges found Anicia to be the best among the best, so desist from disrespecting our newly crowned queen on social media or anywhere else, for that matter! Each of the 10 beautiful young women had supporters...

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