Dada KaviNo dominates 14th BOMU Awards
Laone Choeunyane | Tuesday September 1, 2026 10:15
The artist claimed Album of the Year, Best Kwasa Kwasa EP/Record and Best Music Video, completing a dominant night for one of the Botswana’s rising musical voices.
But the night’s biggest moments were not limited to one artist. Issa Sisdoh, Jinger Stone, and Thomas Chilume also collected multiple awards.
Sisdoh was amongst the evening’s standout winners after taking home Best Female award.
The 14th edition of the awards was attended by President Duma Boko, adding a notable political presence to what remains one of the biggest nights on the local entertainment calendar.
The winners reflected the diverse range of music being produced across the country. Monnamogolo wa Thulaganyo took Best Folk/Indigenous Record for Ga Gona Nako, while Obakeng Sengwaketse won Best Traditional Gospel EP/Record for Dedication.
The ceremony also made room for artists whose contributions have stretched well beyond a single release or performance.
Veteran musician, Ranamane Abae received the Lifetime Achievement Award, while Mpho Loeto & Shantilo and Davet Crew were honoured with Chairman’s Awards.
The recognition was matched by performances from some of the evening’s biggest names. Han-C, Vee Mampeezy, Dada KaviNo and Issa Sisdoh were amongst the artists who took the stage, turning the awards from a night of trophies into a celebration of Botswana’s live music culture.
For Vee Mampeezy, the evening was yet another reminder of his enduring relevance. The veteran walked away with Best House Kwasa Kwasa EP/Record, proving that his ability to produce music that resonates with audiences has not diminished with time.
Beyond the glitz and performances, the ceremony also provided a platform for the government to outline its plans for the creative economy.
Delivering the keynote address, Minister of Sports and Arts, Jacob Kelebeng said preparations to roll out the long-awaited P200 million creative sector fund are at an advanced stage.
He described the fund as “an important step towards turning government’s creative industry vision into meaningful opportunities”, emphasising that musicians should be viewed not simply as entertainers, but as entrepreneurs and contributors to the economy.
Kelebeng also pledged to strengthen the National Arts Council of Botswana to improve support for artists and other creative practitioners.
The minister commended Boko for attending the awards, saying his presence demonstrated the government’s commitment to developing Botswana’s creative industry.
By the end of the night, however, it was Dada KaviNo who had the clearest reason to celebrate.
Three major wins, including Album of the Year, put his name firmly at the top of the 14th BOMU Awards, in a night that showed the breadth and vitality of Botswana’s music industry.