BOT50 theme song released
Nnasaretha Kgamanyane | Monday August 15, 2016 18:00
The song, which is sung by 10 local artists from different music genres, had the audience talking. Most of the audience approved its melodies while a handful of the youth thought the song could have been made better considering that it was sung by renowned artists such as Ashely Gops, Women of Jazz Nnunu, Nono and Punah, O tsididi artist ATI, Senyonfere, traditional dance artist Sheleng and others. The song clearly interpreted the history of Botswana. Furthermore, the artists’ beautiful performance was accompanied by the three mascots. The mascots exhibited interesting dance moves. The mascots were the centre of attraction more especially to the audience who have been waiting patiently to see them.
Still at the same event, one of the country’s talented poets, Amon Thamage dished his rich poetry full of the history of Botswana. In his poem, Thamage talked of the three chiefs’ contribution in making Botswana what it is today.
In the poem, he also emphasised the importance of the roving torch, saying that it brings unity, peace and harmony in the country.
A group of young energetic gymnastic pupils also did their best to keep the audience captivated and looking forward the golden jubilee. Drum marjoreettes performance was a thrill to the young crowd who watched their peers in admiration while the scouts’ performance sealed the day.
One could feel the independence fever through the joy that was painted in the audience’s faces. All eyes are however waiting to see what the BOT50 team will be dishing out for Batswana in the next 45 days.