At 72 Basetse Mamo is still a vibrant dancer

Wednesday, May 06, 2009

Francistown: "We Want Some More, MC... some more please," shouted the throng that paid homage to the universal day for safety and health at work held at Galo Mall in Francistown.Indeed, one would ask for some more, though the phrase sound outdated because the last time I heard it was when still at primary school shouting for more malutu from the school cook.

She is 72-years-old but she has a body figure that every woman is dying for at her age or even before reaching that age.Her hairstyle is designed like that of a creche kid, the hair is extended with twisted braid like a mushroom and decorated with white beads.

She wears a white shirt, a black skirt with black, red and white beads in rows attached with safety pins. When she does her job the shoe is taboo.

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At 72 Basetse Mamo is still a vibrant dancer