Major, Gulubane crowned Mr and Miss Little Independence
Nnasaretha Kgamanyane | Tuesday September 27, 2016 16:28
The pair outshined their counterparts in a tough contest. The pageant started off with two sets of parades for the girls and boys where many contestants outdid themselves. Major treated the audience to splendid dance moves that left them speechless. He also gained many devotees during the cultural parade where he acted as a hunter.
During the evening gown parade, the 12-year-old got the hall screaming with happiness as he lit the ramp with his magnificent walk. The boy from Francistown looked smashing in his black suit. Walking down the ramp, Major unbuttoned his blazer and held it on his shoulder as he proudly walked the stage where he displayed different poses just as a professional model does.
For Gulubane who had successfully attracted a number of fans including one of the judges, grabbing the title was a piece of cake. During the talents show, the 12-year-old proved to be talented as she treated the audience to brilliant traditional dance moves. She also showed the audience how women used to pick wild fruits from trees for survival. During the evening gown parade, the girl stunned the audience with her beautiful blue dress and her ability to perfectly walk in stilettos. However, at one point Gulubane nearly fell but was intelligent enough to distract the audience with her poses and her beautiful smile.
However the children unleashed their intelligence during the top 11, which determined who would win the title. Major was asked to name the country’s two major cities. He confidently told the judges that the two cities are Francistown and Gaborone. Gulubane was to tell the audience what Botswana was called before she gained independence and she answered that it was called Bechuanaland Protectorate. The two went home P8,000 richer.
Lekana Boipoledi from Mahalapye was crowned the first princess and the 11-year-old walked home with a whooping P6,000.
The second princess was six-year-old Migal Modise who impressed a number of fans with her confidence, intelligence and superb performances. Modise, who resides in Jwaneng, appeared to have impressed many revelers who said she deserved the crown. She was given P4,000.
In the boys section, Calton Ndingwa from Mahalapye was crowned the first prince while 6-year-old Denzel Maruping from Ghanzi was the second prince. The two walked away with P6,000 and P4,000 respectively.
The event was lit up by entertainment from Mafitlhakgosi Cultural Group who thrilled the audience with beautiful drumbeats and dance moves. Mmarubele also gave the audience a memorable performance. Casper the poet did not want to be left out as he got the audience off their feet with his brilliant songs.
The pageant was a great success and fun as all of the children treated the audience with brilliant performances. They showed maturity and professionalism and appeared a bit overboard.
The event was organised by Childrenís Performing Arts Botswana (CHIPABO).