Hirschfeld hails Bojo Mujo�s contribution to local music

Maureen Odubeng | Thursday February 12, 2015 11:30

President of SAMIC, Eugene Mthethwa, President of Botswana Entertainment Promoters Association, Zenzele Hirschfeld, and President of AESA, Heptor Mailula

Hirschfeld was one of the locals who were accorded a slot to speak at Bojo Mujo’s memorial service, which was held at Eskia Mphahlele Library Hall in Pretoria last Friday. She spoke highly of Bojo Mujo, saying his interest in Botswana’s heritage and music was phenomenal. She said the late musician’s interest in developing, and giving local music exposure, was evidenced by his decision to re-mix Setswana folklore song Kulenyane and Vee’s Letlhale.

“He was a humble and talented vocalist, a linguist as well as a very experienced musician,” she said. She said she was humbled when Bojo Mujo appreciated Zen Promotions’ efforts and contribution to his music’s exposure in Botswana, by awarding her a plague in 2010. “At the time, Bojo Mujo had sold platinum,” said the certified House Therapy agent.

Hirschfeld read a message from Vee, who unfortunately could not attend the memorial service. Vee said he was very close to Bojo Mujo, who he described as humble and talented, adding that he had known him since 2006. Bojo Mujo produced Vee’s hit Letlhale. Hirschfeld also read a heartfelt message from DJ Sly.

Bojo Mujo was buried on Saturday in Limpopo.