Motlha talks album launch, fame

Motlha.PIC:KENNEDY RAMOKONE
Motlha.PIC:KENNEDY RAMOKONE

"Ke mala maleele ke lala ke ikhunne, ke runne matsetse mo pelong." He is already making waves with his hit song, Mmamotse and fans cannot help but shout the praises of 24-year-old Mmadinare artist, Motlha Mompe whose journey started long before he shot to fame.

There is a Setswana saying that ‘Ntsanyana ya maitaya sebatana e bonwa mabotobotong’ and indeed Motlha’s love for music started when he was seven-years-old. He traces his life in music as having started after scooping the coveted prize in the My Star singing talent; pocketing P100,000 in cash in the year 2015.

“I joined to gain recognition and I can’t say I was in it for the money,” he told Arts & Culture.  He said he did not believe in himself then, but the people’s love and support convinced him otherwise.

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