The Jazz King - Mathubantwa (Part 4)

Monday, February 25, 2019

Previously, we observed that from the late 1890s Bakwena males, along with other Batswana, had been driven en masse into employment at the South African mines due to economic distress aggravated by the imposition of Hut Tax. Sebele-a-Kealeboga’s own prolonged stay in Gauteng was, however at least partially rooted in his love of dance and musical performance.

His desire to be a performer as well as consumer the popular music became a lifelong passion.

To the amusement of some and concern of others, Sebele II brought back something of the cultural ethos as well as sounds of the township when he finally returned to Molepolole. Among those who knew him there was been little doubt that his time away had influenced his character.

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The Jazz King - Mathubantwa (Part 4)