Sephiri Se Dule touches politicians

CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Correspondent | Friday June 3, 2011 00:00

 

Franco told Arts & Culture that his anti-corruption song did not target any particular individual or organisation, but that unfortunately some politicians had gotten the wrong end of the stick. The 'misconception' that the song is anti-BDP has been fuelled by overzealous individuals who continue to play it at the gatherings of public service workers currently on strike across the country.

'I have received calls from some political heavyweights within the BDP, accusing me of targeting their government, but that is untrue. Corruption is everywhere - even within opposition parties; we have heard stories of people mismanaging party funds so this message also goes to them,' he said.

The Ke Lela Le Lona hitmaker said that many people who only recently heard the track thought it was composed after the strike broke out, yet the album was released in February this year.

Franco denied any political alignments, saying: 'I am not in politics and I do not have a party. But as a Motswana I have that responsibility to voice my concern when people charged with responsibility are taking advantage of their positions.'

The musician will be performing in Lobatse for the first time in his career on Saturday where he also hopes to launch his album.

The gig will include MC Maswe, Ponka, Tumza, Animals and Rokas as well as DJ Black Star starting at 2 pm.'I am excited because this would be like going to a place completely new to you. But all these years I have wanted to do a show there but there were no good venues until Ozone Club made a garden. Maybe I will going there more often,' Franco said.

Meanwhile, disco sensation Dan Tshanda will be at Molapowabojang's Recreational Park for the launch of Splash's latest release.

Tshanda, who is in the country for the funeral of the recently deceased disco musician, Donald Botshelo on Saturday, will perform along side Peacock and Matshikos in the 'after-tears'.Local DJs Positive S and Bonzol will also be performing at the same show.