SOTS patrons have a night to remember despite rains
Nnasaretha Kgamanyane | Wednesday March 5, 2025 15:16
The event's loyal patrons decided to not only dress up but went to fully enjoy themselves come rain or sunshine. Everything went smoothly during the day with attendees participating in different traditional games such as koi, safe, mhele and morabaraba while the DJ kept others busy with beautiful music. Traditional choirs also kept their fans mesmerised. However, later in the evening it started raining. The rain started off drizzling but later increased pace. But that did not stop SOTS fans from enjoying the show as some came prepared with jackets, sweaters while some even brought umbrellas with them. One of the biggest highlights of the evening show was Yvonne Chakachaka's performance. She took the audience most of whom senior citizens down the memory lane with her old songs such as Mamaland, Umqombothi, Thank You Mr DJ and Caught Breaking The Law. She also performed a song, which she collaborated with two of the deceased jazz artists who left a footprint in the international music industry, Oliver Mtukuzi and Hugh Masikela. Despite her age, The Princess of Africa, as she is affectionately known, showed the attendees that she still has some dance moves. She also interacted with the audience during her performance despite the rains and appreciated them for finding it fit to attend the show though it was raining.
She also saw it fit to do part of her performances with some of the audience in the rain. Yvonne Chakachaka told her fans that this year was her 40th year in the creative industry and therefore thanked her fans for supporting her for so long. Furthermore, the local legendary musician, George Swabi's performance was beautiful. He got the audience on their toes dancing to his songs. He sang songs such as Baga Mmangwato ba ga Mabiletsa, Dikeledi and Sakunata. As it is a norm, Dr Vom shook the dance floors. His fans, who are always prepared with either sticks, branches or leaves, were ready for his loved song, Tsaya Thobane. He did not disappoint and started his performance with it. While singing on stage, Dintorokong Choir danced for him in front of the stage.
He later jumped down the stage and they joined him, making rounds singing for the delighted fans. The day's master of ceremony was Mdala Ka The, who kept the audience captivated with his jokes. However in the evening throughout the night, local celebrated news anchor, Benson Phuthego took over. With his deep and commanding voice, he also kept the audience captivated. Phuthego kick-started by greeting different tribes in Botswana and ushered them with praising poems each telling their characteristics. He was later at exactly 7pm asked by the audience to read news about SOTS and he did a brilliant job even though he got the audience laughing with some of his remarks. DJ Fondo Fire did a splendid job as he served the audience with the best hits. His music selection was what the audience asked for.
He played different genres from Afro Pop, Kwasa Kwasa, Disco and even traditional music. Moreover, Sebodu serenaded the audience with acapella. He sang Sebodu ke Nnenekwane. Kgoboga, alongside Mmurubele, who danced for him, gave the audience a beautiful performance. The legendary Kgoboga, who has not been in the music scene for a while, sang his songs like Ikakanyeng, Leruarua, Ga ke batle go Nyalwa ko Ga Ngwaketse. Then Mmurubele performed two of their songs including the popular Dichompi. Culture Spears, Matsieng and Kabelo Tiro also served the audience with sterling performances as it is a norm. However, the Afro Jazz Session that was scheduled for Sunday was cancelled since Tashy's Gardens was not in a good shape due to the previous night rains.