'Mad Dogs'just too good for everyone

CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Correspondent | Tuesday September 4, 2007 00:00

Meet Mosimanegape 'Mafia' Raditladi and Ogaufi 'Lee' Oagame, members of the new Kwaito-Kwasa group called Mad Dogs. Every time the duo take to the stage everyone around them feels their positive energy, and despite their inexperience, they have what it takes to move the crowds.

They recently came tops at Botswana Television's Mokaragana programme, beating both Pay C and Vuka, amassing 55.7 percent of the votes from the viewers. The other two groups were also not disappointing, Mad Dogs' favourite track, Tsokotsa and their vigorous dancing antics ensured they pushed everyone aside to clinch top spot.

Raditladi told ShowBiz in an interview that by calling themselves Mad Dogs they wanted to put a message across to both fans and competitors alike that they would not give anyone any respect in their quest to become the country's top group.

'We normally do it like we are real mad, we put a lot of energy into it because over the years we have been observing the industry and realised that fans get excited if you give your all, they cannot pay money to watch you dance like a pensioner,' Raditladi said.
Since the release of their album in April the duo have only performed in Kanye where they are based, Tsabong and Gaborone. Raditladi completed his secondary education at Seepapitso Senior Secondary School last year while Oagame is still at school. This, coupled with lack of proper promotion has limited the group.

'We would have wanted to spread further but Lee is often committed with his school work. Besides that we are still looking for a promoter who can organise shows for us,' Raditladi said.

As they attempt to reach a bigger audience the youngsters have joined forces with their home boy DJ Clippa who recently released his second project. DJs Lojazz and Dixon as well as traditional dance's Thuntsha Dithole complete the line-up for the night.

Another launch is billed for Lobatse's Tower Club on Saturday featuring the same acts plus DJ Polyester and DJ Mox.

Clippa explained to ShowBiz that he decided to go for relatively unknown because he felt they needed exposure the same way he needed it. 'We have to give people something fresh, they are tired of seeing the same names on the banners and I am confident that people will come because they will be curious to know what these new names can offer them,' he said.