Johwa spearheads Domboshaba

MOTHUSI JOWAWA
Correspondent | Wednesday August 21, 2013 00:00

 

The shows will be held in Tutume and Gaborone on August 24th and September 7th respectively.'We all know the magnitude of the Domboshaba Cultural Festival and we understand that organising such an event cannot be left in the hands of a few people, all of us have a part to play.As artists, we saw a need for us to come together and assist by raising funds for this year's celebrations of culture to be held in the Bukalanga area,' said IkaJazz icon, Ndingo Johwa.Speaking at a media briefing, Johwa gave details about the fundraising concerts and progress being made.

He said: 'The show will be held first in the Northern part of the country.  Shumba Lodge in Tutume has been kind enough to offer us a venue while here in Gaborone, the Maitisong Hall will be the place to be on September 7th.'The line-up of artists includes the exciting Bana-Bana Ba Ntobgwa, Thobela, Kanvuthu, Mshilo, Malakista, Abby, Tee Peggos and Butterfly who have all volunteered to be a part of all the shows.'The artists have all agreed to transport and feed themselves for these shows, which go a long way in showing that we are committed to achieving this mission.

We understand the gains that come with associating with such national events as the Domboshaba Cultural Festival.  Our participation in this event is not motivated by money but the realisation of the dream - that is culture preservation,' said Daniel Diamond, a representative of Bana-Bana Ba Ntobgwa traditional dance group.The performing groups won't be paid for the fundraising shows, but will get an agreed upon percentage from the main show's takings in Masunga during the Domboshaba Festival.Tickets are now available for P150 at Maitisong in Gaborone and Shumba Lodge in Tutume.