2016 state of the arts

State of the art PIC THALEFANG CHARLES
State of the art PIC THALEFANG CHARLES

The year 2016 was supposed to have been a great one for the arts. It was the year that all the artists in Botswana should have reimagined everything about Botswana because it was the year of the Golden Jubilee Celebrations. But at the end of this year, I am here writing this to a soundtrack of Mlesho’s Tlhomela and some newbie South African outfit with a catchy lyrics but poor production saying “O Seka Bora Moreki”. How did we get up here?

BOT50’s missed opportunity

The BOT50 organising committee was placed under the then Ministry of Youth Sports and Culture under the helm of Thapelo Olopeng – the Minister who loves entertainment since he juggles as a DJ and loves Facebook. Almost all artists agree that BOT50 did not do enough to support the entire art industry. They failed so bad that they could not even design an appealing mascot for the celebration.

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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